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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
4-star CB Davon Benjamin puts Oregon Ducks among top schools ahead of commitment
After a blazing hot recruiting stretch over the last few weeks, things have slowed down for the Oregon Ducks at this point in July, while we await a few major recruiting announcements early next month. The Ducks are in a great position to land a pair of blue-chip players, 4-star CB Davon Benjamin and 4-star DL Deuce Geralds, both of whom are scheduled to announce their commitments on August 2. On Monday, Benjamin announced his top schools ahead of his commitment, with the Ducks unsurprisingly in the mix. Benjamin listed Oregon alongside the Michigan Wolverines, Texas Longhorns, Washington Huskies, and North Carolina Tar Heels. The 247Sports Composite rates the 4-star CB as the No. 38 player in the 2026 class. Oregon is currently the favorite to land Benjamin, but the Wolverines have been making a strong push for him over the last month, and it could come down to the wire to land the blue-chip prospect. Oregon is also currently the heavy favorite to land Geralds, who is rated as the No. 75 player and No. 9 DL in the class. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
4-star CB breaks down recent Michigan football visit
The post 4-star CB breaks down recent Michigan football visit appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Michigan football team hosted one of the best players in the 2026 recruiting class last weekend as four-star cornerback Davon Benjamin was in Ann Arbor for an official visit. The next few weeks are packed with important visitors, and it sounds like the Wolverines did a good job starting this month on the right foot. Advertisement Davon Benjamin has an impressive offer list, so the Michigan football team has some stiff competition here. It won't be easy to earn a commitment, but it sounds like Benjamin was impressed by his visit. 'Michigan stood out with how serious they are about player development,' Benjamin said, according to a post from Hayes Fawcett. 'They're all about building you up on & off the field, & you can tell they've got a plan to help you succeed long term.' Benjamin is a four-star recruit, according to 247Sports. He is the #36 player in the 2026 class, the #5 safety and the #7 player in the state of California. Benjamin currently attends Oak Christian High School in Westlake Village, CA. There are some West Coast schools like USC and Oregon that seemed to be in better standing than Michigan, but the official visit to Ann Arbor could've changed that. 'Benjamin is the most versatile defensive back out West and could end up starting at corner, safety or nickel,' Benjamin's scouting report states. 'A talented receiver as well and offers playmaking ability as a punt/kick returner. Plays predominately safety at the H.S level to allow him to roam sideline to sideline and take advantage of his range and ballhawk ability but has excellent man to man cover skills. Has locked up some talented receivers on the 7v7 circuit and shows the ability to play a physical game without having to clutch and grab like so many young corners.' Advertisement In terms of a high school prospect, Benjamin is just about as good as it gets. He could go on to have a special career at Michigan if he ends up committing. 'Athletically gifted, a twitchy athlete who can stop and start on a dime, change direction and has the speed to run with just about anyone down the field,' his scouting report continues. 'Plays a physical game in run support and can fly off the hash and lay out an opposing ball carrier. A smart, high IQ football player and very instinctive. When combine his physical tools with his high compete level, it won't surprise at all if Benjamin is a potential three-and out college player and a high round NFL Draft pick.' Davon Benjamin is a gifted athlete, and he would be a major get for the 2026 Michigan football recruiting class. Related: DeShaun Foster posts sly reaction after UCLA lands East Coast 4-star Related: Michigan AD Warde Manuel explains revenue sharing plan
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nation's Top Cornerback Shares Intel on Michigan Wolverines After Official Visit
Nation's Top Cornerback Shares Intel on Michigan Wolverines After Official Visit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Michigan Wolverines are still working to build momentum with their Class of 2026 on the recruiting trail in hopes of following up what was a stellar 2025 class. Advertisement Michigan has less than ten recruits in their 2026 class so far, and most of them are not in the high-four to five-star range as coach Sherrone Moore was worked to identify diamonds in the rough. On Sunday, Michigan fans were filled in on the latest recruiting update from the nation's top Class of 2026 cornerback, Davon Benjamin, as the Corona (Oaks Christian High School), California prospect revealed what stood out about the Michigan Wolverines in comparison to his other visits so far. Davon Benjamin (L) escapes a tackle from Kaden Glover. © JOE LUMAYA/SPECIAL TO THE STAR / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Michigan stood out with how serious they are about player development," Benjamin, number one overall prospect among cornerbacks, said on Sunday after his official visit to Ann Arbor. Advertisement "They're all about building you up on & off the field, & you can tell they've got a plan to help you succeed long term." Benjamin is listed as a strong Oregon Ducks lean with a probability of over 94 percent to attend school in Eugene next fall. The Ducks have offered along with fellow Big Ten powers USC and Ohio State, with the Miami Hurricanes currently bringing up the rear. Michigan has become one of the top destination schools for defensive backs after the success of players including Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Rod Moore who led the team to three straight Big Ten titles and a national championship. Related: Heisman Trophy Winner's Son Announces Big Offer From ACC Power This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
