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FSU football: 3 thoughts on Oregon transfer RB Trey Benson commitment

By Kelvin Hunt

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: Trey Benson #1 (left) and Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the Oregon Ducks walk off the field after warming up for their game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: Trey Benson #1 (left) and Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the Oregon Ducks walk off the field after warming up for their game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Trey Benson’s Potential

I know the first thing FSU fans will look at is six carries, 22 yards, and one touchdown in the entire 2021 season. That’s certainly a concern, and questions arise as to why he didn’t see more carries?

However, the injury will be nearly 21 months ago when FSU suits play their season opener against Duquesne. Benson will have a spring, summer, and fall camp to prepare, and practice reports will likely indicate what we can expect from him as we get closer to the season.

I couldn’t believe Mike Norvell used speed as an adjective to describe Benson. Benson doesn’t look fast on his high school film but clocked a 4.49 laser time 40-yard time while in high school.

He looks to have a good burst in this clip pre-injury:

Benson was productive in high school as a high three-star player in the 2020 recruiting class. He checked in as the No. 27 running back nationally.

Benson lists at 6’1″ and 215 pounds after enrolling in college for two years. If he can get close to 100 percent pre-injury?

I think Mike Norvell’s track record with running backs is good enough to understand Benson could add value to the running back room.

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