Is Josh Benton starting?
Josh Benton is No. 4 on the East Carolina Pirates depth chart at NB.
Redshirt senior · #23 · 5'11", 200 lbs
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- 1477Kevon MerrellStarter
- 21575Christian Peterson
- 32652Alex Moye
- 42349Josh BentonYou
East Carolina Starting Lineup
Top defensive backs in the American
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 11 tackles, 0 INT, 0 PBU. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 49 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #23
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- High School
- Whitewater
- Hometown
- Fayetteville, GA
Why this rating?
On a 76-rated defense; 34th-percentile production (×0.81 for competition level) put them -11 vs unit starters → 49.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
Josh Benton's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.