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1:28Belfor Player of the Game: Dillon Thieneman, Malik Benson
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0:24BIG-PLAY DUCKS! Malik Benson takes punt return 85 yards to the house vs. USC
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1:55Moore Leads Game-Winning Drive, Oregon Escapes Iowa
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0:45What is Oregon Gonna do at QB for the 2027 Class?
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0:36TE Kenyon Sadiq Player Comparison
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0:39TE Kenyon Sadiq Scouting Report: Weaknesses
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0:58TE Kenyon Sadiq Scouting Report: Strengths
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2026 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: TE Kenyon Sadiq
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1:02Kenyon Sadiq Impresses at NFL Combine, "Lock" to Go in 1st Rd
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1:47National Signing Day: Oregon Ducks Class Breakdown
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11:41CFB Transfer Portal: Winners and Losers
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Ranking Nick Saban's Coaching Tree: Dan Lanning at No. 3
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2:06Oregon May Not Be Done In The Portal
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0:42BREAKING NEWS: QB Dante Moore Returning To Oregon in 2026
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1:04Any Chance Dante Moore Has Cold Feet About Playing For The Jets
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2:08Dante Moore Yet To Declare For NFL Draft
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0:27BREAKING: Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq to Enter NFL Draft
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0:34Breaking News: QB Dylan Raiola Commits To Oregon
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1:01Dylan Raiola To Oregon: What It Means For Dante Moore & Who Actually Starts
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9:34BREAKING: QB Dylan Raiola Commits To Oregon
Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Quartney Davis
Summary
Malik Benson is an experienced wide receiver who transitioned from the junior college ranks to become a vertical presence at Oregon. A track standout with world-class speed, he excels as a deep threat and offers additional value as a punt returner. While he possesses a reliable frame and thrives against zone coverage, refining his technical route running will be necessary for him to find consistent success at the professional level.
About
- 2025: 41 receptions, 696 yards, 6 TD (14 games)
- Career: Hutchinson CC ? Alabama (2023) ? Florida State (2024) ? Oregon (2025)
Strengths
- World-class straight-line speed with legitimate punt return ability.
- Effective at exploiting defensive gaps against zone coverage.
- Productive vertical threat who averaged nearly 17 yards per catch.
Weaknesses
- Does not consistently play as fast as his track times.
- Stiffness in breaks leads to struggles with separation against man coverage.
- Needs to improve suddenness and gathering on intermediate routes.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.37 seconds
- Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 2 inches
2025 Receiving
| STATS | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 43 | 719 | 16.7 | 6 | 64 |
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 189 lbs |
| Birthplace: Lansing, KS |
| Class: Senior |