Jacob Benson
Jacob Benson
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Scott Burgess | Prep Redzone Scout
The Hononegah offensive lineman tells us that he isn’t planning on signing early. He has interest from Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois, Kansas Stte, and Valpo with offers from McKendree and North Central.
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Read EvaluationMark Johnson | Prep Redzone Scout
The 6’4″ 295 lbs OG is a road grader. Every defender in his path seems to get driven off the ball or washed down the line away from the ball on every rep. Jacob is a powerful IOL who thrives when he can quickly get hands on his opponent. His raw power shines in the run game where he wins 1 on 1s or dominates double teams up to the second level before moving on to the LB. Jacob is also a nasty finisher. So many of his blocks end with him trying to put his opponent into the earth. Benson’s raw power and size are needed on the interior to win the battles and also set the tone. Check this kid out.
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Read EvaluationEric Bergman | Prep Redzone Scout
Jacob Benson
Jacob
Benson
6'4" | 300 lbs | OL
Hononegah | 2025
State
IL
is a substantial figure at 6’4″ and 300 pounds; it’s no surprise that he can dominate in the run game. He takes pleasure in finishing blocks, often putting opposing defensive linemen on the ground. Last year, with Hononegah ran a good amount of inside zone plays, Benson had the opportunity to climb to the next level, engulfing linebackers in the process. The upcoming summer camps will be crucial for Benson to showcase his capability in winning one-on-one pass rush situations.
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Read EvaluationPatton Fitzpatrick | Prep Redzone Scout
Benson is a 6’4, 300 lbs offensive linemen out of Hononegah who had an impressive junior year. The powerful guard has all the measurables of an elite offensive line prospect. He boasts a big frame, long arms, and possesses the athleticism to handle anything thrown his way. When pulling, Benson moves swiftly to create opening rushing lanes. When down blocking, he can combo shades and work up to the second level. In pass protection, Benson has the strength and technique to handles both speed and bull rushes and always looks for extra work when unoccupied. This do-it-all guard in Benson is poised for a dominant senior year.
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Read EvaluationMark Johnson | Prep Redzone Scout
This kid is a man mover at OG. Jacob has a huge frame that already looks ready for the next level. Benson thrives in the run game. He has the hands of a heavyweight boxer when he makes that initial punch. His leg drive gives him the ability to run DL right off the line of scrimmage or run them down the line away from the ball. Jacob also has impressive feet and lateral agility to reach defenders in the run game or mirror interior DL in pass protection. Benson is a powerful unit of an OG and proving to be very reliable in the run and pass game. This is the type of athlete you need on the interior of your OL at the next level. Big, strong, finisher, with solid athleticism. Make sure he is on your radars.
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