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JUCO WR Target Malik Benson Sets Oregon Official

On3 imageby:Justin Hopkins•05/11/22
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Credit: Hutchinson C.C.

One of the top wide receivers in the country sits in the JUCO ranks. Hutchinson C.C. (Kan.) wide receiver Malik Benson has offers from all over the country.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder recently named a top five consisting of Oregon, Tennessee, LSU, Georgia and Bama. Which is a pretty strong list of suitors.

Currently the Vols have the slight edge in his recruitment per the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Benson just posted on social media his first visit date. He confirmed with ScoopDuck it will be an official visit.

Oregon currently has one wide receiver commit in Jurrion Dickey in the 2023 recruiting cycle.

Previously Benson told ScoopDuck Oregon has been a ‘dream school’ growing up. The JUCO star has been eager to check out the campus and talked about his relationship with coach Junior Adams.

On3 Scouting Report

Big-play receiver with elite athleticism who dominates at the junior college level. One of the more dynamic receiver prospects nationally in both junior college and high school. A threat to score any time he touches the ball. Has the long-speed to blow by defenders on vertical routes and pull away in the open field with an easy-long-striding gait. Also shows contact balance as a runner after the catch. The on-field burst is validated by an outstanding high school track profile. Posted a 10.44 second 100 meter mark (with several more below 10.6 seconds) as a high school senior. Broke Olympian Maurice Green’s state record in the 200 meters with a 21.38 second time. Also a standout in the long jump with a jump of over 25 feet. Has added some mass since high school and is currently listed at 6-foot-0.5, 190 pounds. Has long arms with a 6-foot-5 wing-span. Also shows the ability to make plays on the ball. Able to rise and win in contested catch situations. Extremely productive as a freshman at Hutchinson while playing in the most competitive junior college league nationally. Averaged over 150 receiving yards and 1.5 touchdowns per game in the last half of the season. Flashes the ability to create separation off the line of scrimmage but will need to continue honing his change of direction in routes. Will have less of a grace period to get up to speed in college than top high school receiver prospects given less remaining eligibility as a junior college prospect.

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