Jeremiah Benson

Position:
DL
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 255
Hometown:
Detroit, Mich.
High School:
West Bloomfield
Years in College / At Minnesota:
1 / 1
Class:
Freshman

PRONUNCIATION

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended West Bloomfield High School in West Bloomfield, Michigan • wore No. 8 for the Lakers and was coached by Zachary Hilbers • team captain • recorded 12.5 career sacks, 73 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two pass breakups, 37 quarterback hurries and 15 quarterback hits • team made the state semifinals in 2023 • named First Team All-Region two times, Honorable Mention All-State and Second Team All-Oakland Activities Association • consensus three-star recruit • ESPN ranked him as the No. 23 prospect in Michigan and as the No. 121 defensive tackle in the nation • also competed in basketball and track and field.

PERSONAL: Son of LaRon Benson and Chilonda Mallory • father, LaRon, played college football at Grand Valley State.