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Brody Benke
Returning to Middle Tennessee for 2026
R-Jr. · Fort Thomas, KY → Highlands
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Brody Benke
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Middle Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Middle Tennessee
Returning around him
- 99% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 1 Middle Tennessee player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (19 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Middle Tennessee · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #110 · 2026 recruiting class #117
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #4502
Peaked at #4502 this season.
Background
Honors • 2025: MTSU Specialist Scout Team Player of the Week 9/21 • 2024: MTSU Specialist Scout Team Player of the Week 10/13 2025 (Redshirt Freshman) • Played in all 12 games with majority of snaps coming on special teams 2024 (Freshman) • Played in his first collegiate game against Liberty (thr...