Tue Dec 24 15:30:00 UTC 2024: **Florida State Wide Receiver Malik Benson to Enter Transfer Portal**

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Malik Benson will enter the NCAA transfer portal, ESPN reported Monday. Benson, a former Alabama transfer, has one year of eligibility remaining due to a new NCAA ruling granting an extra season to junior college players whose eligibility would have expired this academic year. This ruling stems from the ongoing appeal of a similar case involving Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.

Benson, widely considered the top JUCO recruit in 2023, spent one season at Florida State after a year at Alabama. In the 2024 season, he recorded 25 catches for 311 yards and one touchdown. His collegiate career highlights include a standout performance at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, where he set receiving yardage records, earned All-America honors, and led his team to the NJCAA National Championship Game. Prior to his JUCO career, he also excelled in high school football and track. The highly sought-after receiver will now explore his options for his final year of college football.

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