Josh Benton brings veteran size and versatility to East Carolina’s secondary
In the 2026 season, Josh Benton is a redshirt senior defensive back for East Carolina at 6-foot-2 and 203 pounds, giving the Pirates a bigger, older presence in the secondary with legitimate matchup flexibility[1][5]. He’s the kind of experienced DB coaches like because he adds physicality, maturity, and depth, and his veteran status suggests a steady, low-drama fit for a defense that values reliability. The biggest sell: he looks built to handle contact and communicate well, even if his box-score impact isn’t the flashiest.
