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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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8:56Under The Radar Names For 2027 NFL Draft
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1:17Way Too Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Examining Dante Moore To No. 1 Overall Pick
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0:422026 NFL Draft Grades: Jaguars Select Emmanuel Pregnon No. 88
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1:36Biggest Takeaways From Day 1 Of 2026 NFL Draft
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0:462026 NFL Draft Grades: Bears Select Dillon Thieneman No. 25
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0:552026 NFL Draft Grades: Jets Select Kenyon Sadiq No. 16
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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
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
Top Malik Benson News
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Raiders' Malik Benson: Heads to Raiders
The Raiders selected Benson in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 195th overall.
Benson was well-traveled during his college career, beginning with two seasons of community college before making one-year stops at Alabama, Florida State and Oregon to round out his career. Benson did, at least, save his best season for last in Eugene in 2025, racking up 43 catches for 719 yards and six touchdowns, all career-best marks. He's a bit slender at 6-foot, 189 pounds, but the 23-year-old wideout ran among the better 40 times for wideouts with a 4.37 mark. Benson claims solid range and ball skills but needs work on his route running and to add muscle. Benson has some history as a return man for the Ducks and will likely need to contribute on special teams in Las Vegas.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Lansing, KS |
| Age: 23 |