Richard Benton Jr. — Versatile Mercer DL with Position Flexibility
Benton Jr. is a 6-2 defensive lineman who demonstrated positional versatility during his 2021 season at Mercer, transitioning from defensive end to offensive line. While his production was modest (2 tackles, 0.5 TFLs in 3 appearances), his willingness to move positions suggests coachability and adaptability—valuable traits for depth roles. Best suited for programs seeking developmental prospects with positional flexibility rather than immediate impact contributors.
