University of North Dakota Athletics

2011 (Junior): Started all 11 games at nose tackle ... In his first year as a starter, registered a career high 23 tackles, including 18 solo stops ... Made a season high three solo stops in the season-opening win vs. Drake (Sept. 1) ... Had two solo tackles, including first career sack vs. Montana Western (Oct. 8) ... Recovered first career fumble vs. Cal Poly (Oct. 22) ... Shared the team lead with three blocked kicks and helped special teams unit lead the FCS in blocked kicks with 10 on the season ... Blocked first career kick at Idaho (Sept. 10), then had three tackles and a blocked field goal vs. Black Hills State (Sept. 24) ... Final blocked kick of the season was probably the most crucial as his blocked field goal helped preserve a two-point win over Sioux Falls (Nov. 4) ... Recipient of the 2011 Athletics Director Award of Merit ... Earned third letter.

2010 (Sophomore): Saw action in all 11 games as a reserve nose tackle ... Finished the campaign with a career-high 15 tackles, including six solo stops ... Set a career-high with four tackle assists at Cal Poly (Oct. 23) ... Registered his first full tackle for a loss vs. Lamar (Oct. 30) ... Blocked the first kick of his career vs. Southern Utah (Oct. 9) ... Earned second letter.

2009 (Freshman): Appeared in eight games with two starts as a defensive lineman ... Made his collegiate debut and landed a career-high three tackles (two unassisted) at Northwestern State (Sept. 19) ... Tied his personal-best with three tackles (all solo) and registered his first pass breakup in the 27-12 Homecoming win over South Dakota (Oct. 3) ... Posted his first tackle for a loss (one yard) at Southern Utah (Oct. 24) ... Earned first letter.

2008: Redshirt season ... Recipient of the 2008 Athletics Director Award of Merit ... Named UND's Defensive Scout Player of the Week for week eight.

Before UND: A 2008 graduate of DeLaSalle High School ... An all-state selection on the offensive line as a senior ... Also earned all-conference and all-metro honors on the defensive line ... An all-conference honorable mention as a junior.

Personal: Majoring in air traffic control ... Son of Lindsay and Darlynn Benjamin.

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