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Anthony Benford II
Returning to North Texas for 2026
R-Fr. · Denton, TX → Guyer HS
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Anthony Benford II
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Texas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · North Texas
Returning around him
- 56% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +11 net (49 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
North Texas · Last season: 12-2 (AP #23) · Talent rank #96 · 2026 recruiting class #132
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #11651
Peaked at #11651 this season.
Background
2025: Did not appear in game action … preserved a redshirt season. Prior to UNT: Spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Division II Missouri Western ... appeared in 15 games across two seasons with the Griffons ... appeared in eight games as a sophomore in 2024 ... tallied six tackles with four solo...