Cedric Benning III gives Valparaiso a compact, efficient change-of-pace spark
In the 2026 season, Cedric Benning III has opened with 6 carries for 37 rushing yards and a touchdown, plus a 5-yard catch, showing efficient early-down value for Valparaiso. At 5-foot-6, 185 pounds, he’s a low-to-the-ground runner who can squeeze through traffic and punish soft edges, and he’s already producing at better than 6 yards per carry. The fit question: if a team wants a tough, compact back who can create after contact and stay productive in a rotational role, he’s a useful piece; if it needs a feature-size workhorse, he’s not that guy.
