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Jaelin
Benefield
#3
Running Back
Birthplace
Pearland, TX
Overview
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Position
Running Back
Birthplace
Pearland, TX
Career History
Southern Illinois Salukis
2023-2025 (2 Seasons)
Eastern Illinois Panthers
2019-2023 (4 Seasons)
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NCAAF News
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2026 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.
