
Samuel Benson | South Hardin
Samuel Benson
- Class
- 2026
- Position
- WR/DB
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 190
- School
- South Hardin
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Eliot Clough | Prep Redzone Scout
After finishing with 54 catches for 1,003 yards and ten touchdowns in 2024,
Samuel Benson
Samuel
Benson
6'2" | 190 lbs | WR/DB
South Hardin | 2026
IA
is the top receiver whose team is staying in 1A.
Quarterback, Peyton Welch’s primary target in the passing game last fall, Benson out-produced his nearest pass-catching teammates by nearly 40 catches, over 800 yards and at least six touchdowns. The safety net for Welch when the pocket collapsed and his go-to in any other normal passing situation, it’s a wonder the 6’2″, 190-pound wideout didn’t face more double-coverage in 2024. With the ability to track the deep ball, a wide catch-radius and his knack for late extension to grab passes, Benson is one of the more natural receivers in this class.
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