Jorge Benavente is a developmental interior OL with size and a redshirt runway
Benavente is a 6-foot-2, 290-pound redshirt sophomore offensive lineman for Valparaiso in 2026, but he has not seen game action yet, so the appeal is projection more than production. The good news: he’s already on the roster, has added good mass since arriving, and the program notes he earned PFL Academic Honor Roll recognition. He looks like a sturdy developmental piece for a team that values patience, strength, and line depth—less flashy, more foundation-brick. If you need immediate snaps, he’s not your guy; if you want a coachable body with upside, he’s worth a close look.
