Three landing spots make the most football sense for Benson: Dallas, Los Angeles Chargers, and Cincinnati. In Dallas, Benson would provide burst on a rookie deal to complement Javonte Williams, allowing premium money to be allocated elsewhere. In Los Angeles, the back would fit an offense that prioritizes speed and a run-game deterrent to open the passing game, addressing a chronic depth issue. Cincinnati offers a cost-conscious option to add home-run ability and reduce pressure on the quarterback by diversifying the run game, pairing well with Chase Brown.
A dark-horse possibility exists in Chicago, where a cheap, explosive back could help establish a more balanced attack as the team builds around a young quarterback. However, that move is less likely given immediate fit and organizational priorities.
Final assessment: Benson is the movable piece Arizona could leverage if they decide to prune the backfield. Across contenders, he offers pragmatic value—speed, cost efficiency, and immediate impact—without forcing a major overhauls to existing offenses. If teams miss on bigger-name backs in the draft, they should consider Benson as a practical, low-risk addition.
