Former Alabama, FSU WR Malik Benson announces transfer commitment to Oregon

Former Alabama and Florida State wide receiver Malik Benson has decided on Oregon as his new home.

Benson entered the transfer portal after the NCAA granted waivers for 2025 eligibility to JUCO transfers in response to a preliminary injunction granted to Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia.

Former FSU/Alabama wide receiver Malik Benson has committed to Oregon, he tells ESPN. Benson has an extra year thanks to the recent JUCO ruling in the wake of the Diego Pavia eligibility decision. He had 473 receiving yards and 2 TDs the past two years. pic.twitter.com/rVwT4nsuGS

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 7, 2025

Benson spoke to ESPN about his decision. He pointed to the opportunity to play with Dante Moore.

Benson told ESPN that he picked the Ducks because he was impressed with the coaching staff and he’s excited for the opportunity to play with QB Dante Moore. Benson is the former No. 1 overall junior college player regardless of position.

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 7, 2025

In 2023, Benson had 13 catches for 162 yards and 1 touchdown at Alabama. This past season, he nearly doubled his receptions to 25 catches for 311 yards and 1 score.

Before playing Power 4 football, Benson had a standout JUCO career. He broke the Hutchinson Community College record with 2,152 receiving yards over 2 seasons and ranked second in program history with 21 receiving TDs.