The recruitment of elite cornerback Davon Benjamin is nearing a major level because the four-star recruit prepares to announce his dedication on Aug. 2.
Benjamin holds a $191,000 On3 NIL valuation coming into his senior season at Oaks Christian Excessive College in Corona, California. One in all most coveted recruits within the nation, Benjamin ranks because the No. 1 participant at his postion, the No. 3 participant within the state and the No. 22 participant general, per Rivals.
The 5-foot-11, 170-pound defensive again additionally stars at broad receiver and as a return specialist. Benjamin racked up 404 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 34 catches whereas including 45 tackles (5 for loss), six interceptions (three for touchdowns) and two compelled fumbles in 2024.
On Monday, Benjamin introduced a prime 5 of Washington, North Carolina, Oregon, Michigan and Texas. Two of his finalists are reportedly main the cost with lower than two weeks till resolution day.
That honor goes to Huge Ten powers Michigan and Oregon, Benjamin revealed to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett.
There may be loads to love in regards to the two Huge Ten powers after Michigan secured a nationwide championship in 2023 and Oregon received the convention final season. Each the Geese (No. 4) and the Wolverines (No. 6) signed top-10 courses within the 2025 cycle and presently rank throughout the prime 10 within the class of 2026.
From an NIL perspective, Benjamin’s prime contenders rank among the many finest within the nation. Oregon ranks fourth and Michigan sits seventh in the case of NIL conflict chests for 2025, according to an On3 ballot.
The following two weeks will likely be essential for different applications like Washington, North Carolina and Texas to realize some floor earlier than Benjamin’s announcement on Aug 2.
