Career Highs
Rushing Attempts: 11, vs. Davidson (10/23/21)
Rushing Yards: 60, vs DePaul (09/11/21)
Rushing Touchdowns: 1, vs. Davidson (10/23/21)
Longest Rush: 19, vs. DePaul (09/11/21)
Receptions: 3, vs. Davidson (10/23/21)
Receiving Yards: 20, vs. Central Arkansas (10/15/22)
Longest Reception: 20, vs. Central Arkansas (10/15/22)
Tackles: 1, 4 times

As a Sophomore (2022)
Got his first start as an Owl in the home opener versus Wofford (Sept. 24) ... added two rushes for 20 yards and had one run go for a long of 15 yards ... had four rushes for 14 yards against Central Arkansas (Oct. 15) ... also added one reception for a career-long 20 yard gain ... had one carry for seven yards in the win versus Tennessee Tech (Oct. 22).

As a Freshman (Fall 2021)
Appeared in nine games… Rushed the football 51 times for 229 yards and a touchdown… Averaged 4.5 yards per rush… Longest run covered 19 yards… Averaged 25.4 rushing yards per game… Caught eight passes for 22 yards… Longest reception covered seven yards… Made three tackles… Rushed the ball six times for 24 yards in the season opener at Illinois State (Sept. 4)… Rushed for a season-best 60 yards in the win over DePaul (Sept. 11)… Took a season-high 11 carries against Davidson, rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown (Oct. 23)… Took a hand-off 10 times for 27 yards at Dayton (Oct. 30)… Caught two passes for 10 yards vs. Drake (Oct. 2).

As a Freshman (2019)
Did not play - Redshirt

High School
Three-year starter... Helped St. Pius X go 10-2 during his senior season... Went undefeated vs. conference opponents (10-0)... Won two regional championships... Reached the state semi-finals... Went over 1,100 all-purpose yards during his senior season... Scored 15 touchdowns... Two-time 4A All-Region selection at RB... Team Offensive Player of the Year... Scored three touchdowns vs. Jefferson in the first half... Responsible for three TD's vs. Dunwoody in the first quarter.

Personal
Son of Michael and Keia Benefield... Has one sibling; Mason.

Michael Benefield