Sam Benjamin Season 2024

A solid, tough defensive lineman that plays hard at all times.

JUNIOR SEASON (2024)
Appeared in 11 games, including starts in the first four games of the season ... Recorded four tackles (two solo) for the season ... Made first career start in the season opener against Texas A&M-Commerce ... Started on the defensive line, but did not record a stat against Oregon State on Sept. 7 and at California on Sept. 14 ... Had one tackle in a start at Central Michigan on Sept. 28 ... Came off the bench to make a solo tackle at Boise State on Nov. 1 ... Had one tackles vs. New Mexico on Nov. 8 ... Made one tackle in the season finale against Air Force on Nov. 30.

PRIOR TO SAN DIEGO STATE
Played one season at Idaho State (2022) and one season at Arizona State (2023) … With the Sun Devils, appeared in 10 games and recording six tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss … Played eight games with the Bengals, totaling 14 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks and three pass breakups.

HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at Ironwood Ridge High School in Tucson, Ariz.

SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: 3 at Weber State (11/12/22), vs. Northern Arizona (10/22/22)
Tackles for Loss: 1.0 vs. Northern Arizona (10/22/22)
Sacks: 0.5 vs. Cal Poly (10/15/22)
Pass Breakups: 2 vs. Northern Arizona (10/22/22)