Iowa State’s high-IQ, hard-nosed TE who earns his keep on special teams
In the 2026 season, Benetti is a redshirt junior tight end at Iowa State at 6-4, 245, best known so far as a reliable special-teams contributor and reserve TE rather than a high-volume receiver. He’s a local product from Adel, Iowa, with a strong football background as a high school linebacker/receiver, and his résumé already includes academic honors and Big 12 recognition, which hints at a disciplined, coach-friendly profile. The fit screams “glue guy”: physical, versatile, dependable, and low-drama — the kind of player staffs trust to do the dirty work.
