University of Minnesota Athletics

2025-26 Signing Day Roster

Block M Roster

Jeremiah Benson

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    DL
  • Hometown:
    Detroit, Mich.
  • High School:
    West Bloomfield
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended West Bloomfield High School in West Bloomfield, Michigan • wore No. 8 for the Lakers and was coached by Zachary Hilbers • team captain • recorded 12.5 career sacks, 73 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two pass breakups, 37 quarterback hurries and 15 quarterback hits • team made the state semifinals in 2023 • named First Team All-Region two times, Honorable Mention All-State and Second Team All-Oakland Activities Association • consensus three-star recruit • ESPN ranked him as the No. 23 prospect in Michigan and as the No. 121 defensive tackle in the nation • also competed in basketball and track and field.

PERSONAL: Son of LaRon Benson and Chilonda Mallory • father, LaRon, played college football at Grand Valley State.

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