Benson Deibele

FRESHMAN Letter winner. Appeared in seven games, recording one tackle. GRANT HIGH SCHOOL Three-time All-Portland Interscholastic League honoree at defensive line, including first team recognition in 2023 and 2024. Totaled 60 tackles as a senior, including 12 for loss with seven sacks. Helped lead Grant to four straight OSAA 6A state playoffs appearances. Finished fourth at the OSAA 6A state wrestling tournament as a senior in the 285-pound division. Four-time state qualifier in wrestling. Four-time letter winner in wrestling, three-time letter winner in football. PERSONAL INFORMATION Majoring in business. Son of Theresa and Jim Deibele. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I chose to attend Linfield because it has great academics and the premier Division-III program in the Northwest, so I knew I could advance as a person, a student, and an athlete best at Linfield. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Trying my best to embody both aspects of being a student athlete by excelling in the classroom and working hard on the field. HOW HAS PARICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Sports have taught me many life lessons and skills like leadership, discipline, teamwork, and many others that contribute to both on the field success, and success in life and relationships. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I see myself with a good job I can use to support my family.