Cardinals bolster backfield, add RB Trey Benson

The Arizona Cardinals selected Florida State running back Trey Benson in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 66 overall.

Benson rushed for 906 yards in the 2023 season and posted 990 yards on the ground in 2022.

The Florida State running back joins a backfield featuring James Conner. He's expected to back up Conner but could potentially challenge for carries.

Benson was the second running back selected in the draft, with Jonathon Brooks preceding him.

Pre-draft profile

You want explosive plays? Benson's got 'em. With an impressive combination of speed and contact balance, the Florida State star is seemingly always a threat to break a tackle and take one to the house. Having flashed the ability to contribute as a receiver out of the backfield and do his part in pass protection, he's got potential as a three-down threat, too. His processing ability is still a work in progress, so he may require a gap-heavy run scheme to assume high-volume work between the tackles. But this is the kind of playmaker who should have a bright future either way. Benson has skills you can't teach.