Shippensburg University Athletics

2024 (R-Freshman): Emerged as key member of the Raiders’ defensive backfield and special teams unit…played in all 11 contests, including four starts…finished tied for second on the team with six pass breakups…totaled 46 tackles (28 solo) and one interception…enjoyed a breakout performance Week 2 against Clarion, contributing season-high 10 tackles (nine solo) and two forced fumbles…fourth quarter interception helped sealed a Week 6 win at Millersville…registered eight tackles against Lock Haven (Nov. 9) and IUP (Nov. 16).
 
2023 (Freshman): Appeared in three games…contributed three tackles, including one solo, Nov. 4 against Lock Haven.
 
Hempfield High School: totaled two varsity letters for the Black Knights under head coach George Eager…a two-time All-Lancaster-Lebanon Section 1 selection as a defensive back, including a Second Team nod as a senior…an All-Lancaster-Lebanon Section 1 Honorable Mention as a wide receiver in 2022…totaled 48 tackles, including 32 solo stops, two tackles for loss, nine pass breakups and one interception in his senior season…also compiled 20 receptions 279 yards and five touchdowns offensively…registered 42 tackles (25 solo), two pass breakups, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble during his junior campaign…also lettered in track and field.
 
About Benjamin: Full name is Gabriel Benjamin…is the son of Clint and Gladys Benjamin…majoring in management.