Henderson State University Athletics

2021: Played all 11 games for the Reddies . . . Established himself as the leading pass-catching tight end by the end of his first season at Henderson . . . Finished third on the team with 358 receiving yards and was tied for second with three touchdowns . . . Saw a season-high 75 yards on three receptions against Southern Nazarene (Oct. 30) and a season-high five receptions for 62 yards against Oklahoma Baptist (Nov. 6). 

COLLEGE: Transfer from NCAA Division III Birmingham Southern ... Earned 2018 All-SAA Honorable Mention accolades after catching 12 passes for 123 yards and a score ... Had a big 2019 season as a sophomore and caught 27 passes for 339 yards and two touchdowns ... A terrific athlete who also excelled in track and field for the Panthers and was the 2019 SAA Outdoor 110m hurdles champion and a First Team All-Conference selection ... Competed in the 4x100 relay, 100, 200, 400, 110 hurdles, 400 hurdles and 4x400 relay.

PERSONAL: Born May 19, 2000 . . . Son of Michael Benning Sr. and Rena Pickett . . . Brother to Ah'tiana Pickett and J'Feryn Benning . . . Major is Psychology.