| Arrelious
Benn
Scout.com Headlines: |
Arrelious Benn Ready For NFL Challenge 
Star Illini receiver ready to compete at the highest level
-by InsideIllini.com
Dec 16, 2009 |
Arrelious Benn Has Big Decision To Make
Star receiver uncertain whether to turn pro or return and graduate
-by InsideIllini.com
Dec 7, 2009 |
Injured Benn Still Has Big Impact For Illini
Heart and soul of Illinois team fighting for wins despite setbacks
-by InsideIllini.com
Nov 5, 2009 |
Arrelious Benn Takes Illini Losses Personally
Star receiver cares about his team, not individual awards
-by InsideIllini.com
Oct 4, 2009 |
Arrelious Benn Pointing Toward Best Year
Pre-season All-American receiver continues to prosper at Illinois
-by InsideIllini.com
Sep 2, 2009 |
Benn Stands Behind Dislike for Hawkeyes
Illini Receiver, Teammates Will Miss Playing Iowa in 2009
-by HawkeyeInsider.com
Jul 28, 2009 |
Arrelious Benn Continues Upward Spiral
Star junior receiver continues to show new facets to his persona
-by InsideIllini.com
May 31, 2009 |
Illini Stunned By Homecoming Loss to Gophers
Illinois Mistakes Send Alumni Home Frustrated
-by InsideIllini.com
Oct 11, 2008 |
“Great Players Are Your Best Players”
Illini must get better during their week off
-by IllinoisHSPreps.com
Sep 15, 2008 |
Griffen Headlines All-Americans
Nation's top prospect also named Player Of The Year
-by Scout.com
Feb 6, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 205
40: 4.5
| High School: |
Dunbar HS
(Washington, DC) |
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| 2007 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: WR |
Pos Rank: #2 |
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Body Control |
| Size |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Route-Running Skills |
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| While Benn is actually a young age for his class, he looks like a construction worker already. Clearly he is a hard worker in the weightroom and that translates on the field where he can overpower smaller defenders. He is also very athletic and can stop on a dime to make defenders miss. |
| Biography: |
| As a senior, Benn caught 56 passes for 1,039 yards and nine touchdowns. Also averaged nine yards per carry and rushed for three touchdowns. He was named to the Washington Post All-Metro team. He was also selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Hauled in 49 catches for over 1100 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior.
Benn reports a 3.25 GPA/890 SAT.
Benn: "I like to think of myself as a combination of a deep-threat and possession receiver. I’m physical, fast and I’m very good at getting yards after a catch. I’m not a catch and drop receiver. I can take a hit. My strengths are definitely my size and my speed. My physical body features can be quite intimidating. I want to work on my route running and knowing when to change speeds.
"On the field I do best catching passes and scoring TDs. I'm strongest in my thighs, hands and feet. But this summer I am trying to get my hands stronger by twisting a hammer in a bucket of rice--and I also have a personal trainer," Benn said.
Coach's Comments: "I believe in having good kids that are going to make good decisions and who are smart. That’s the type of kid that I want in my program. Those are the type of guys that develop in the Dunbar program, and Arrelious is probably one of the better all-around players that I’ve, and we’ve had some great ones." -- Dunbar head coach Craig Jeffries |
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