Kavion Benton, - Prep Redzone

Kavion Benton

Defensive Line

2024 Class

6'3" Height

250 Weight

Southwind School

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About Kavion

Kavion Benton is a 6'3" Defensive Line in the 2024 class. Benton attends Southwind in Tennessee. Benton's Player Profile was created on May 27, 2021. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Kavion Benton is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Chris Smith

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Going into the Fall football season as a marked man, Benton had no problem taking care of business as the Jaguars senior D-lineman produced at a high level for a 5A team that was one step away from competing for a championship. The future Memphis Tiger, Benton took on several roles across the Jaguars defensive line this year and handled himself just fine, showing off a variety of ways to get into the backfield while also stacking blocks and stuffing the run. He sports a good feel for knowing how to work towards the ball then finishing with physicality and violence. Benton fits best on the college level on the end where he can bend and get after the quarterback but also use his powerful hands and ability to get off blocks to help against the run. More time in the weight room is needed for Benton but the tools are there to become a multi year starter and possible All-Conference during his time at Memphis.

2 years ago

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Ryder McConville

Prep Redzone Scout

Kavion Benton Kavion Benton 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Southwind | 2024 State TN is a versatile defensive lineman and highly competitive with his play style for Southwind High School. He is a disruptive force when pass rushing, showing good burst off the ball with good length and hand usage to gate sacks in the backfield. Benton shows good lateral range with his speed and effort to chase down the ball carrier. Good pass rush repertoire, he wins with speed, power and length.

3 years ago

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CJ Marable

Prep Redzone Scout

Very good athlete for his size in terms of speed, flexibility, and agility. Laterally quick enough to knife into the backfield and create disruption, usually off of a rip. Scrapes down the line well, with square shoulders and good lower-body strength to hold the point. Plays with discipline on the back end. Athletic enough to make some plays in backside pursuit, showing an impressive motor. Length gives him a wide tackling radius. Shows a nice rip move when penetrating. Active with his hands. Was often used on stunts/twists, showing nice footwork and closes surprisingly quickly for a player with his size. Has a nice swim move to work back inside off of the speed rush.

3 years ago

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Chris Smith

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Looking the part of a college guy the moment he steps onto the field, Benton is a physically well put together young man that has the power, size and speed to excel on the collegiate gridiron. A starter since his sophomore season, Benton has some of the best bend off the edge in his class along with the physical strength and powerful upper body to bull rush through his opponent. The Jaguars senior defender is equally strong at stopping the run as he is rushing after the passer. Benton has the physical tools to see his stock soar after strong showings during college camp season and watch his offer list explode into Power Five status.

3 years ago