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2025 New Mexico transfer DT De’Jon Benton signs

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https://twitter.com/StephenTsai/status/1878602855034376589
kapakahi wrote: Fri Jan 03, 2025 5:26 pm https://twitter.com/DejonBenton/status/1875363705623544261
kapakahi wrote: Sat Dec 28, 2024 8:22 am
New Mexico transfer DT De'Jon Benton (USC bounceback previously offered by UH under Rolo), originally from Pittsburgh, CA., with 1 to play 1.

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Re: New Mexico transfer DT De'Jon Benton commits

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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/01/ ... mmitments/
By Stephen Tsai

De’Jon Benton, a former USC defensive lineman who was on New Mexico’s roster last season, is joining the Rainbow Warriors this spring semester. He will participate in the Warriors’ offseason conditioning program and spring training. The Warriors’ first spring practice is Feb. 3.

Benton will be reunited with former USC teammate Jamar Sekona. Sekona transferred to UH last year, and played in seven games in 2024, starting six, before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Benton played in 35 games in five years at USC before transferring to New Mexico. He suffered torn biceps ahead of the 2024 season, and did not play in any games for the Lobos. UNM head coach Bronco Mendenhall accepted the Utah State job, prompting Benton to enter the transfer portal.

Benton, who is 6-1 and 270 pounds, has a season of eligibility remaining.

“I feel (Hawaii) could use my help just as that place can help me,” Benton said.

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Benton played a lot at USC. I hope his torn biceps healed well. He could be a mainstay in the DL.

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uhwarriors wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 4:31 pm Benton played a lot at USC. I hope his torn biceps healed well. He could be a mainstay in the DL.
One and done, but that's the new NCAA football reality. He's from a great fb high school in CA, played at SC and had a great motor. Let's see if he has the hunger it takes to make a difference on the field and deliver for UH.
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Coaches Sun God and Thurman deliver! And with D1 experience.
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https://twitter.com/HawaiiFootball/status/1879249627117236581

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kapakahi wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2025 4:16 pm https://twitter.com/RobDeMelloKHON/status/1887275893376340183
Why he look like he's 43?
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