CJ Benton
CJ Benton
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Connor Jackson | Prep Redzone Scout
Benton is the second back to
Christian Peal
Christian
Peal
5'10" | 175 lbs | RB/ATH
Central Gwinnett | 2027
State
GA
, and he had a good year in his own right, rushing for over 500 yards as a junior. As put by the coaches, if
Christian Peal
Christian
Peal
5'10" | 175 lbs | RB/ATH
Central Gwinnett | 2027
State
GA
is the lightning, they hope Benton, who is up to 180 pounds, can be the thunder. Expect a change-of-pace kind of role for Benton this fall.
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Read EvaluationLawrence Morgan | Prep Redzone Scout
Benton was a guy I thought had all the natural athleticism to have a breakout sophomore season. Slender frame last January and tested out Top 10 in the 40-yard dash and had the 2nd best overall broad jump at 10’0. Showed good footwork.
Update: Benton is up to 5’10 170 and looks good with added weight. No stats available from Central Gwinnet but did watch some film. Was a good between the tackle back with excellent vision at the line of scrimmage and good explosion. 69th overall ranked player in the 2027 class.
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Read EvaluationLawrence Morgan | Prep Redzone Scout
Benton is one of those guys I talked about in the opening paragraph that is on the verge of breaking out. He had a Top 10 40 time and had the 2nd longest broad jump of the day at 10’0. Has the natural athletic ability to be a big contributor for Central Gwinnett over the next 3 years. Quick feet and has good vision at the line of scrimmage. Good student in the classroom with a 3.6 gpa and with added weight and strength he will be a player to watch.
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