
Larry Benton III is a big-bodied, transfer tight end getting early targets for ACU
Larry Benton III is a 2026 sophomore tight end at Abilene Christian who brings a pro-ready frame at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds and early-season receiving usage after transferring from Vanderbilt. In the 2026 season, he has 2 catches for 31 yards, including a 33-yard grab against Lamar and a short negative-yardage catch at Texas Tech, which hints at both upside and some early inconsistency. ACU’s own preseason preview framed him as part of one of the UAC’s deeper tight-end rooms, so the fit is about size, matchup value, and growth potential rather than finished-product production.






