Shippensburg University Athletics

2022 (R-Freshman): Provided depth and a blocking presence to the wide receiver corps… appeared in all 11 contests…started at wide receiver in the Raiders’ Week 3 matchup at IUP…made one reception for six yards against the Crimson Hawks.
 
2021 (Freshman): Redshirt season.
 
Central Catholic High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Vikings under head coach Terry Totten…named to the PIAA ‘6A’ All-State Third Team…selected to the 2020 Big 56 Conference WPIAL 6A All-Conference First Team, chosen to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 6A All-Conference First Team and Cover Three Athletic 6A All-Conference First Team…led his team during the shortened 2020 season with 24 catches, 345 yards and four touchdowns…contributed to teams that won back-to-back WPIAL 6A Championships…also earned two varsity letters in track & field…was an honor-roll student.
 
About Benson: Full name is Eric E. Benson Jr…is the son of Eric and Kelley Benson…majoring in management...has a sister, Erika.