Linebacker
6′2″
/
224 lbs
Texarkana, TX
Pleasant Grove
Senior (RS)
3/28/2023
Benson Talks Stress in Year One and Comfort and Confidence Now
10/5/2022
Pokes Report Defensive Notes: Cobb on Fellow LB Benson vs. Tech and Sack Margin
9/30/2022
NIL Journal with Xavier Benson: Cowboys Ready for Big 12 and Baylor
9/16/2022
Xavier Benson's NIL Journal Returns: Confidence Growing in Defense
8/27/2022
NIL Journal with Xavier Benson Back for Season Opener Edition
8/15/2022
Gundy on Linebackers and Latu as They've Done Well in Camp
8/11/2022
Pokes Report NIL Journal: Benson on Fall Camp and Defensive Identity
7/30/2022
Introducing Xavier Benson and the Pokes Report NIL Journal 2022
7/11/2022
The Debate Over Whether OSU Football Players are More Athletic Now and Summer Updates
7/8/2022
Cowboy Football Not Only Survives, but Thrives on Longest Day of Summer
4/25/2022
Defense Comes Out of Spring Better than Gundy Expected
3/24/2022
Spring Practice Report: Getting Linebackers Ready is Critical for Cowboys
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Pokes Report Rating
99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)
Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker
at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American
with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.
90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)
Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250
national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor
at the collegiate level with high professional potential.
80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)
Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect.
Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career.
Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.
70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)
Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential
contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development.
Professional potential is low.