Vernon Benda

Vernon Benda
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The Commander-in-Chief of the Jefferson offense, everything starts and ends with
Vernon Benda
Vernon
Benda
6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH
Cedar Rapids Jefferson | 2026
State
IA
for the J-Hawks. An experienced leader under center, Benda has a command of the offense that few have had in a long time at Jefferson, and he does a little bit of everything.
As a runner, Benda is smart, finds holes in the defense and slides down before taking any punishment. Through the air, he throws a tight ball and trusts his receivers — like Lloydson (LJ) Nyenow to go get it.
Though things got a bit out of hand for the Jefferson defense in the fourth quarter, Benda is a measured, calm presence at quarterback for the offense.
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