Trey Benson

ANALYSIS
Benson (6-foot, 216) is the second running back off the board but has a good chance to prove superior to second-round pick Jonathon Brooks of the Panthers. Benson and Brooks have the same height/weight, but Benson is significantly faster, boasting a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. Before Benson dominated at Florida State he initially enrolled at Oregon, but he transferred after struggling to return from a late-season ACL, MCL and meniscus tear in 2020. Benson needed the 2021 season to recover and get right again, but he did exactly that and blasted his way to 1,896 yards and 23 touchdowns on just 310 carries over two years with Florida State (6.1 YPC). Benson runs a bit high and durability might always be a concern with him; however, there aren't many running backs who combine the power and long-range speed that Benson possesses. He should quickly establish himself as Arizona's primary backup to James Conner.

ANALYSIS
James Conner is coming off a career-best 1,040 rushing yards last season. But he is set to turn 29 in May, and the fact he's missed eight games over the last two seasons gives Arizona an incentive to add a running back through the draft. Benson had just one game with 20-plus carries over his last two collegiate seasons, and the Florida State product would give the Cardinals a back with exceptional size and above-average speed and agility. Benson rushed for 1,895 yards and 23 touchdowns on 310 carries across the 2022 and 2023 seasons at Florida State.