Personal: Post-Training Camp 2007 Update: Benjamin's best bet for playing time as a senior may be as a situational pass-rushing defensive tackle, as he appears to be outside the two-deep at the thin defensive end position.
2006: Began Purdue career with start of spring semester ... played as reserve vs. Indiana State on Sept. 2 ... did not record any statistics.
Riverside Community College: Three-star recruit by Rivals.com ... second team J.C. Gridwire All-American, Region IV Defensive Player of the Year and Mission Football Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year after amassing 59 tackles (29 solo, 30 assists), including 17.0 for loss and 9.5 sacks, with three forced fumbles in 2005 ... team advanced to Southern California regional playoffs in first postseason appearance in 12 years ... had 59 tackles (31 solo, 28 assists), including 6.0 for loss and 4.0 sacks, with one forced fumble in 2004 ... coach was Bill Brown ... teammate of Purdue cornerback Jonte Lindsey.
Personal: Given name is Jeff Michael Benjamin ... born April 25, 1985 ... law and society major ... originally signed with New Mexico in February 2003 but did not play that season as a medical redshirt ... attended Centennial High School in Corona, Calif.
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