Ty Benefield, S, LSU: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
Ty Benefield |
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Position |
Safety (S) |
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Number |
2 |
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Class |
Senior |
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School |
LSU (Transfer from Boise State) |
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Height / Weight |
6’2″ / 208 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Altadena, Calif. / Crean Lutheran HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Performance & Passing Game Disruptions
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Season |
Team |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
INT / PBU |
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2023 |
Boise State |
13 |
46 |
4.5 |
3.0 |
1 / 5 |
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2024 |
Boise State |
14 |
82 |
5.0 |
0.0 |
2 / 4 |
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2025 |
Boise State |
14 |
107 |
8.5 |
0.0 |
2 / 3 |
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Total |
41 |
235 |
18.0 |
3.0 |
5 / 12 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on elite California high school multi-sport production, verified EA Sports baseline ratings, and high-end short-area recovery tools.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.44 – 4.54s
- Vertical Jump: 36.5″ – 38.5″
- Broad Jump: 10’3″ – 10’7″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.10 – 4.24s
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.85 – 7.02s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Benefield arrived in the collegiate footprint as a highly athletic, two-way standout from Crean Lutheran High School in California, where he logged a legendary senior season with 1,404 receiving yards, 20 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Choosing Boise State, he broke into the lineup instantly as a true freshman in 2023, appearing in 13 games with 5 starts to log 46 tackles, 3 sacks, and an interception. He elevated his profile into a dominant force during his sophomore season in 2024, starting all 14 contests and pacing the Broncos with 82 tackles, 5.0 TFLs, and 2 interceptions.
Benefield completely exploded onto the national radar during his true junior campaign in 2025. Acting as the ultimate iron man for the program, he played a massive snap footprint to stack up a team-high 107 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions—capping his historic season with Mountain West Championship Game Defensive MVP honors. Seeking to translate his high-end versatility to the SEC, the blue-chip defensive back entered the transfer portal and committed to the LSU Tigers for the 2026 season.
Key Strengths
- Prototypical Premium Safety Frame: Combines ideal modern size at 6’2″ and 208 lbs with exceptional structural speed and length to mirror high-mass targets.
- Elite Box and Downhill Trigger: Highly aggressive spatial operator who sifts through traffic cleanly, accumulating an elite 235 career tackles and 18.0 tackles for loss from the secondary.
- High-End Man Coverage Versatility: Showcased rare technical versatility at Boise State, locking down receivers in man coverage assignments while also matching targets out of the box.
- Former Two-Way Offensive Vision: Leverages his past high school wide receiver pedigree to smoothly read passing trees, calculate quarterback eye level, and undercut throwing lanes.
Developmental Focus
Because Benefield plays with an exceptionally hyper-aggressive, downhill trigger, NFL front offices will track his deep-third discipline against high-end vertical passing games. At times, his eagerness to drive on shallow targets or trigger inside-zone run fits can leave him susceptible to complex play-action looks and wheel-route variations. Sharpening his deep vertical trailing technique and refining his click-and-close angles under Blake Baker’s guidance in Baton Rouge will finalize his evaluation as a high-end, top-tier three-down safety prospect at the professional level.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
- 9/5/26: 3 tackles (1 solo), 1 PBU | Benefield didn’t light up the stat sheet against Clemson. But you can see how much the LSU coaches trust him. Beyond being a rangy athlete, Benefield is a vocal leader. Getting everyone lined up properly in the secondary.
All-Star Game Notes
*pending*
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*