Silver And Black Pride on Malik Benson

ArticleRevisiting the Raiders’ return game with the 53-man roster settled
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A rookie riser for much of the offseason, the 6-foot-1 and 195-pound sixth-round pick (195th overall) from the most recent draft brings much-needed electricity and explosiveness — on both offense and special teams. The 23-year-old wideout did well with his opportunities as Oregon's punt returner last season with nine returns for 161 yards and a score — an 85-yarder against USC.
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Rookie Benson's 9 punt returns (161 yards, 1 TD) at Oregon positions him for primary return role.

Benson, a 23-year-old sixth-round pick (195th overall) from the 2026 draft, is a rookie riser who brings electricity and explosiveness to both offense and special teams. Standing 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, he had nine punt returns for 161 yards and a touchdown (85-yarder against USC) at Oregon last season. The source expects him to get primary looks as a return man alongside Dylan Laube, positioning him as a key special teams contributor.

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