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Position Defensive End
Ht./Wt. 6-7 / 258
Major Health Science
Class Redshirt Freshman
Hometown Oviedo, FL
High School Hagerty
Twitter jack_benzija15
Instagram jack.benzija

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Fall 2021 Season

Saw action in eight games, starting two at defensive end
Had three tackles, including 1.5 TFL, in the game against Ave Maria on Sept. 11
Performed well in the game at Marist on Oct. 9, recording three tackles, with 1.5 sacks for 20 yards in losses while also forcing a fumble
Made his first career start in the game at Presbyterian on Oct. 30, registering four tackles with another 1.5 sacks
Started the game against Dayton on Nov. 6, but suffered a season-ending injury early in the game
Finished the year with 15 total tackles, including five TFL with 3.5 sacks
Was named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll

Spring 2021 Season

Played in all four games as a reserve defensive end
Was credited with two tackles, one each against Morehead State and San Diego
Was credited with a QB hurry against Davidson
Was selected to the PFL Academic Honor Roll

2019 Season

Saw action in four games as a reserve defensive end
Was credited with three tackles
Was selected as the defensive scout team player of the week for the game against Morehead State

High School

Played for coach Phil Ziglar at Hagerty High
Was a first team All-Conference and second team All-District selection
Was also on the weightlighting team for two years
Helped his team to district titles in both football and weightlifting
Threw the discus on the track and field team
Chose Stetson over Jacksonville and Wagner

Personal Information

Full name is Jack Angelo Benzija
Was born on July 31, 2001, in Lower Marion, Pa.
Is the son of Ante and Sara Benzija
Has twin brothers, Michael and Anthony (16)
His father played college football at Villanova from 1991-94 as a center
Is a Business Administration major

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2019Freshman

Defensive End

6'6" 245 lbs

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2020-21Redshirt Freshman

Defensive End

6'6" 245 lbs

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2021Redshirt Freshman

Defensive End

6'7" 258 lbs

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