Benassi was one of the best off ball linebackers in the state of Missouri.

Benassi was an defensive juggernaut for the state champion Lee summit Tigers. I witnessed Benassi and the Tigers limit the power running game of the Nixa eagles led by Jayden Mccaster and a star studded offensive line of Jackson Cantwell. Mainly due to the aggressive run stopping ability of Drew Benassi Drew Benassi 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Lee's Summit | 2027 State MO . He knows where to fit into running lanes and he reads plays extremely fast from his linebacker spot.

I fully expect Drew Benassi Drew Benassi 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Lee's Summit | 2027 State MO to build on his fantastic Junior year and have a even better Senior year.

Benassi is aligned all over the field for the Class 6 State Champions. He is a very good sideline to sideline player with range and motor. Off the ball, Benassi is deliberate coming downhill off a good first step in reaction. Offensively, wildcat quarterback is where Benassi creates explosion plays. He was named DPOY in his class and First Team All State. He finished 2025 with a school record 139 tackles, and added 19 TFL, 5 sacks, 9 PBU, 1 INT, 2 fumbles recovered, as well as 607 yards and 7 TD on offense. The multisport athlete has a background in hoops where he displays vertical explosion, and in track where he runs hurdles, sprints, and competes in high jump and javelin. He should continue to see his Division I attention explode through this offseason.