Silver And Black Pride on Malik Benson
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Flip it to Benson and the Raiders' sixth-round pick (195th overall) in the 2026 draft is impressing the coaching staff this offseason. Highlighted as one of the rookie risers in training camp with his explosiveness and electricity on offense and special teams, the 6-foot-1 and 195-pound Oregon product certainly has the juice to make an impact as a punt returner as he housed one of his nine returns last season for the Ducks (nine total for 161 yards and a score — an 85-yard scamper against USC).
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Rookie riser Benson flashing explosiveness on offense and special teams with 4.37 40-time.
Sixth-round pick (195th overall) in 2026 draft is impressing the coaching staff as a rookie riser with explosiveness and electricity on both offense and special teams. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Oregon product has the juice to make an impact as a punt returner, having housed one of nine returns last season for the Ducks (nine total for 161 yards and a score — an 85-yard scamper against USC). His timed speed of 4.37 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and smooth stride make his returns look effortless. Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis noted Benson's playmaking ability, toughness, and willingness to put his head in there, though emphasized the need to prove he can catch NFL punts, which differ from college punts. Benson is mixing in on both kick and punt return duties at training camp and can also mix in on kickoffs to maximize roster potential.
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