A track-speed deep threat who found his footing at Oregon after stops at Alabama and Florida State, then landed with Las Vegas in the 2026 draft.
Malik Benson is a rookie wide receiver who joined the Las Vegas Raiders after the Oregon Ducks turned him into their top pass-catcher in 2025. A former five-star junior college prospect, Benson's blazing speed and big-play ability finally clicked in his lone season in Eugene.
Path to the league
Benson was once the No. 1 junior college wide receiver prospect in the country before beginning his major-college career at Alabama in 2023, then transferring to Florida State in 2024. He landed at Oregon for the 2025 season and was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Benson ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, confirming the track-caliber speed that made him a deep-threat weapon in college. His one season at Oregon produced the best statistical output of his college career after less productive stints at Alabama and Florida State.
2025 season recap
In his only season with the Ducks, Benson emerged as Oregon's leading receiver, catching 43 passes for 719 yards and six touchdowns while earning All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition.
Sources
- Raiders.com: Malik Benson
- 247Sports: Oregon WR Malik Benson selected in sixth round of 2026 NFL Draft
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oregon
- Hometown
- Lansing, KS, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
