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Christian Benson
DE · #5 · Shorter University
Height6'1"
Weight225 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
RosteredChristian Benson (DE) officially transferred from Erskine College to Shorter University
Last updatedSep 9, 2026, 11:16 PM
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Background
Prior to Shorter: Played for Erskine in the 2022 season. Recorded 39 tackles, with four being for a loss, and 1.5 sacks. 2024: Played in all 10 games. Recorded 19 total tackles, team-leading 6.5 for loss, and 2.5 sacks. Recorded one forced fumble, with two recoveries. 2023: Played in all 11 contests. Recorded 11 tackles, with 1.5 for a loss and one sack. Recorded one fumble recovery. High School: Played at Eastside High School. First Team All-Region. Personal: From Covington, Georgia. Son of Gregory and Lashanda Benson. Chose Shorter because it was a good opportunity to play the game he loves.
Hometown
🏴Covington, GA
High schoolEastside High School
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 8/28/23, 8:37 AMChristian Benson (DE) officially transferred from Erskine College to Shorter University
- EnteredPortal · 6/22/23, 2:40 PMChristian Benson (DE) officially entered the transfer portal · from Erskine College
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Shorter University | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 8 | 3 | 5.5 | 37 | 2.0 |
| 2025 | Shorter University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Shorter University | 10 | 9 | -- | Med. | 19 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | Shorter University | 11 | 0 | -- | Low | 11 | 7 | 2 | 27 | 1.0 |
| Career | 25 | 9 | -- | Med. | 38 | 23 | 15.5 | 93 | 5.5 |
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Profile last updated Sep 9, 2026