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How Trey Benson became a star at FSU

When Florida State running back Trey Benson arrived in Tallahassee, there were questions about how he’d adjust in his first year.

In spring football, he was initially limited after injuries suffered with the Oregon Ducks, where he hadn’t really seen the field often. In 2021, he played 14 offensive snaps — none in 2020 (per PFF).

As a high school prospect, he was the No. 21 overall running back prospect (No. 6 in Mississippi) with offers from Oregon, UNC, Louisville, ASU, Notre Dame, Penn State and FSU. He also reportedly ran a 4.