2026 The Citadel Football Roster
Biography
AWARDS
2023 SoCon All-Freshman -- Defense
2025 All-SoCon -- Second Team DL
2025: Major contributor on the defensive line, starting consistently across all 12 games...All-SoCon second team selection...wrapped up the season with 26 total tackles, 11 coming solo...ranked second on the team in both tackles-for-loss (5.0) and sacks (5.0), trailing on Mikey Rosa in both categories...also credited with five QB hurries.
2024: Consistent contributor on the defensive line, logging playing time in 12 games...concluded the season with 2.0 sacks for 19 yards along with a total 2.5 tackles-for-loss...racked up a combined 10 tackles with seven coming solo...scooped up a key fumble recovery in the season opener at Charleston Southern.
2023: Saw time in all 11 games...recorded seven tackles, including 2.5 for loss...was in on a tackle at South Carolina State...posted a sack for a loss of four yards against VMI...notched four tackles, including a sack for a loss of 10 yards, at Samford...posted a solo stop at ETSU.
HIGH SCHOOL: Competed for Haines City High School under head coach Patrick Herrington.
PERSONAL: Son of Latisha and Christopher Benton Sr.
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2023Freshman
Defensive Line
6'0"
240 lbs
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2024Sophomore
DL
6'0"
250 lbs
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2025Junior
DL
6'0"
250 lbs
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2026Senior
DL
6'0"
250 lbs
