Stetson University Athletics

Sophomore (2014): Saw action in one JV game ... Was named to the 2014 PFL Academic Honor Roll.

Prior to Stetson: Spent the 2011 season as a freshman at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC ... Earned recognition on the South Atlantic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll ... Redshirted, did not play ... Transferred and enrolled at Stetson in January, 2013.

High School: Played one season at Westminister Academy, and three at the Pine Crest School ... Played on both the offensive and defensive line ... Also lettered for two years in weight lifting ... Was a first team All-County selection by the Sun-Sentinel and a second team All-County pick by the Miami Herald ... Was a member of the National Honor Society. 

Personal: Full name is Stephen Michael Benson ... Was born on February 3, 1992, in Ft. Lauderdale ... Is the son of Diana and David Benson ... Has one brother, Stewart (19) and one sister, Camille (15) ... His father played collegiately at Lenoir-Rhyne ... Is a Business Management major ... Was attracted to Stetson by the small class sizes.