Samuel Benson brings NFL-sized WR juice to St. Thomas
The 2026 St. Thomas roster lists Samuel Benson at 6-2, 215, a freshman/sophomore-era receiver with a compact, physical build that hints at contested-catch upside and run-after-contact toughness.[1][4][11] His background note is intriguing: at Duluth East, he earned Honorable Mention All-District and Defensive MVP, which suggests competitiveness and two-way instincts rather than just track-speed flash.[1][4] The main question is volume, because the public stat feeds available here don’t show a meaningful receiving breakout yet.[2][3][5] If a team wants a sturdy, high-effort wideout with room to develop into a reliable chain-mover, Benson is a name worth watching.[1][4]
