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Former Alabama transfer wide receiver commits to Big Ten program

The former Alabama wide receiver is now headed to the Big Ten.

A former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver who transferred to the Florida State Seminoles last season, Malik Benson is back on the move again, as the former top junior college prospect has now committed to the Oregon Ducks.

Benson, a senior, is another one of the top names across college football that is utilizing the extra year of eligibility given to former junior college players, a group that includes others such as Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson.

Considered the nation’s No. 1 junior college prospect out of Alabama’s 2023 class, Benson spent only a season in Tuscaloosa in which he hauled in a total of 13 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown. Benson would transfer at seasons end as well, ending up at Florida State where he had a better season with the Seminoles, hauling in 25 receptions for 311 yards and a score.

The former Alabama wide receiver now projects to be an impact player for the Ducks in 2025 at the position.

Oregon Ducks land commitment from Florida State transfer WR Malik Benson

The Oregon Ducks officially landed a transfer form Florida State Seminoles WR Malik Benson, the former No. 1 JUCO player in the nation.

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks made yet another splash in the transfer portal this offseason, picking up an elite playmaker on the outside with former Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Malik Benson.

Benson was the former No. 1 overall JUCO player in the nation before committing to the Alabama Crimson Tide ahead of the 2023 season. He then decided to transfer to Florida State for the 2024 season.

In his two years at the NCAA level, Benson has caught 38 passes for 473 yards and two touchdowns. Standing at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, Benson poses a great deep threat on the outside and has some experience that he can bring to a young WR room in Eugene.

With Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden both graduating, it made sense for the Ducks to bring in another playmaker on the outside. While we wait for Evan Stewart to make his decision on declaring for the NFL Draft public or not, the addition of Benson is a major boost for the Ducks’ receiving corps.

Along with Benson and potentially Stewart, Oregon will go into 2025 with talented, but relatively unproven players, like Kyler Kasper, Justius Lowe, Jurrion Dickey, Jeremiah McClellan, and true freshman Dakorien Moore, among many others.

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Alabama, Florida State transfer includes Vols in top three schools

Former Alabama and Florida State wide receiver includes Tennessee in top three schools.

Former Alabama and Florida State wide receiver Malik Benson entered the NCAA transfer portal and announced his three top schools, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Benson’s top three schools are Tennessee, Oregon and Kansas State.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound wide receiver is from Lansing High School in Lansing, Kansas.

Benson started his collegiate career at Hutchinson Community College, becoming the No. 1 JUCO prospect.

He played at Alabama in 2023, recording 13 receptions for 162 yards and one touchdown. Benson transferred to Florida State in 2024 and totaled 25 receptions for 311 yards and one touchdown.

Tennessee has one incoming transfer following the 2024 season. Arizona offensive line transfer Wendell Moe Jr. committed to the Vols.

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Report: Oregon Ducks to host Florida State transfer WR for visit

The Oregon Ducks season came to a frustrating end on Wednesday afternoon at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes, but that hardly means that the work is stopping for Dan Lanning and his staff any time soon. Not long after the Ducks’ season ended vs. …

The Oregon Ducks season came to a frustrating end on Wednesday afternoon at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes, but that hardly means that the work is stopping for Dan Lanning and his staff any time soon.

Not long after the Ducks’ season ended vs. the Buckeyes, a report came out from On3 showing that former Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Malik Benson was set to take a visit to Eugene in the coming days.

Benson was the No. 1 ranked player from the JUCO ranks in the class of 2023 when he transferred to the Alabama Crimson Tide. In Tuscaloosa, Benson caught 13 passes for 162 yards and 1 touchdown. After that one season, Benson transferred to Florida State, where he caught 25 passes for 311 yards and 1 touchdown.

Now in the portal once again, Benson is looking at the Ducks. He took a visit to Oregon and had the Ducks among his top schools before transferring to Alabama from the JUCO level, so there is a relationship already there for Lanning and WR coach Junior Adams to build off of.

Benson stands at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, and would be a good addition to the Ducks WR corps on the outside.

Going into this portal season, it wasn’t clear if Oregon was going to go after a WR or not, simply based on the immense amount of young talent they already have at the position. But with Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden graduating, and Evan Stewart potentially moving on to the draft as well, the Ducks could be in need of proven veteran receivers to take over.

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Former Florida State wide receiver will visit Texas A&M next week

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Texas A&M will host former Florida State wide receiver Malik Benson next week

Earlier this week, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko set up a visit with veteran wide receiver Malik Benson, who spent the 2024 season with Florida State after transferring to Alabama the year prior.

As KC Concepcion, a transfer receiver from North Carolina State, approaches his decision, it’s clear that the Aggies coaching staff made a wise choice in targeting a player who can deliver immediate impact and leadership to a youthful but promising 2025 wide receiver group.

While a visit is confirmed, ESPN insider Pete Thamel reported that Elko and his staff would host Benson during the dead period next week, as Benson’s management group confirmed.

During the 2024 season, the former Alabama wideout recorded 25 receptions for 311 yards and a touchdown, including a 12.4 reception average during his final season with the Seminoles.

Standing at 6-1 and nearly 200 pounds, Benson is a clean route runner with run-after-catch ability, earning a 60.3 receiving grade per Pro Football Focus. Benson was the No. 1-ranked JUCO prospect before committing to Alabama, so it’s clear his skillset remains intact and needs a change of venue before eventually heading to the NFL.

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Former Florida State wide receiver will reportedly visit Texas A&M

Texas A&M will receive a visit from former Florida State wide receiver Malik Benson during the dead period

Texas A&M’s search for the final piece to the 2025 wide receiver corps still includes North Carolina State transfer wide receiver KC Concepcion. However, until the veteran pass catcher makes his final choice, the Aggies are still searching for other options.

On Tuesday, Rivals’ Texas A&M recruiting insider reported that Florida State veteran wide receiver Malik Benson, who, due to the new JUCO rule that permits former junior college players to compete in the Division 1 ranks next season, will visit Texas A&M during the dead period.

During the 2024 season, the former Alabama wideout recorded 25 receptions for 311 yards and a touchdown, including a 12.4 reception average during his final season with the Seminoles.

Standing at 6-1 and nearly 200 pounds, Benson is a clean route runner with run-after-catch ability, earning a 60.3 receiving grade per Pro Football Focus. Benson was the No. 1-ranked JUCO prospect before committing to Alabama, so it’s clear his skillset remains intact and needs a change of venue before eventually heading to the NFL.

Texas A&M’s 2025 wide receiver room is very talented but very young, so a potential Malik Benson addition would likely become the final piece to the puzzle if Concepcion commits elsewhere.

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FSU and former Alabama WR Malik Benson to re-enter the transfer portal

Former Alabama WR Malik Benson to re-enter the transfer portal after one-year stint with Florida State.

WR Malik Benson will have a new home this fall for the third time in three seasons. Benson started his college career with two years at Hutchinson Community College before being ranked as the No. 1 JUCO transfer in the country and portaling to Alabama for the 2023 season.

In his lone season with the Tide, he appeared in all 14 games and recorded 13 receptions for 162 yards and one score but decided to leave a loaded WR room. After five days in the portal, Benson transferred to Florida State, where he had 25 catches for 311 yards and one score. However, after a disastrous 2-10 season, Benson has re-entered the portal, and thanks to a new rule for JUCO players, he will have an extra year of eligibility.

Benson had no shortage of suitors coming out of Community College and should draw major interest in the portal. At this moment in time, there is no prediction of where he will end up, but it is a big blow to a Seminoles roster that needs all the help it can get.

Alabama will open their 2025 season with a trip to Tallahassee to take on Florida State.

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Former Alabama WR Malik Benson announces transfer to Florida State

Former Alabama wide receiver Malik Benson announced that he was transferring to Florida State. Benson spent one season in Tuscaloosa.

After one season in Tuscaloosa, one wide receiver has decided to transfer elsewhere. That is former JUCO standout and Kansas native Malik Benson. On Monday, Benson announced that he was transferring to Florida State. Benson took an official visit to Tallahassee on Sunday before announcing his decision to transfer there.

Before enrolling at Alabama, Benson played for Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas. In two seasons with the Dragons, Benson broke the school record for most receiving yards with 2,152.

The transition to Tuscaloosa was a bit more difficult for the former four-star prospect. In one season at Alabama, Benson reeled in 13 receptions for 162 yards and one touchdown.

Now, Benson will join former Alabama teammate Earl Little Jr. in Tallahassee to play for the Seminoles. It will be interesting to see how the ‘Noles plan to use Benson for his final year of college eligibility.

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5 Alabama players who could emerge in the Rose Bowl

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at five players that could emerge for Alabama in this year’s Rose Bowl against Michigan.

Over the years, Alabama has had several players come from being “under the radar” to making an immediate impact. One player that comes to mind is former five-star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The Hawaii native was called on in the biggest game of his life and made a residual impact that will forever be remembered.

Now, the tables have turned and it could be someone else’s turn to have a residing effect on this year’s Rose Bowl game against Michigan. Who will it be?

Roll Tide Wire takes a closer look at five Alabama players who could emerge in the Rose Bowl this season.

Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 11 days

We are now just 11 days away from the start of Alabama’s 2023 football season!

The Alabama Crimson Tide will take the field for the 2023 college football season in 11 days, as Middle Tennessee State visits Bryant Denny Stadium on Sept. 2.

Here at Roll Tide Wire, we will be counting down the days until Nick Saban and his team take the field.

With 11 days remaining, we will take a little different approach to our gallery. Since there are two current players who wear No. 11, we will take a look at some of the best images of each. Both[autotag] Kristian Story[/autotag] and [autotag]Malik Benson[/autotag] wear No. 11 and are worthy to make our countdown.

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