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Colton Benaitis

@CBenaitis

Lockport, IL | 2026 | 6’2-200lbs | 7 D1 Offers | FS/WR/LB | 3 Star | 4.49 40 yd Dash | https://xitter.cf/t.co/tssMAHvvci Phone: 708-840-9093

Joined June 2020
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‼️FULL SEASON HIGHLIGHTS‼️ 3 Star Saftey⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 7 D1 Offers | All-State 1st Team 8A | 90 Tackles | 2 Interceptions | 8 PBU’s (Missed 4 games due to injury) @AllenTrieu @PrepRedzoneIL @247Sports @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ @Phouly31 @LTHSfootball @EDGYTIM @TaylorDefense24 @Rgw114G hudl.com/v/2TEhbw
Season Highlights

Season Highlights

Season Highlights

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Matthew Kies@mattkiessNov 5
‼️DB Senior Season Highlights‼️ 60 Tackles 15 PBUS 1 INT 2 Fumble Recoveries @CoachShawLTHS @TaylorDefense24 @LTHSfootball @PrepRedzoneIL @EDGYTIM hudl.com/v/2UYfUR
26-27 Senior Season Highlights

26-27 Senior Season Highlights

26-27 Senior Season Highlights

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Jaxson Little
@jaxsnlittleOct 4
🚨JUNIOR(CO 28’) WIDE RECEIVER🚨 ‼️7 WEEKS THROUGH THE SEASON‼️(8A) TOTALS⬇️ -33 Receptions⚡️ -524 Receiving Yards⚡️ -8 Receiving TOUCHDOWNS ⚡️ here are my favorite plays so far💪🏼 CHECK OUT THE TAPE🎥⬇️ @J_vargas_4 @CoachVargas14 @CoachKNorton @LTHSfootball @porterpatrol00 @Rgw114G @EDGYTIM @Bryan_Ault @coachtinosmith @CoachU_BSU @CoachMcCannJSG @LeoOtt123 @Coach_ABarr @offsznbrand @AGEDITS32
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Matthew Kies@mattkiessSep 8
‼️WEEKS 1-3 Highlights‼️Check me out 📲 1 INT 8 PBU’S 31 total tackles @CoachShawLTHS @TaylorDefense24 @LTHSfootball @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL hudl.com/v/2UFavp
Weeks 1-3 Highlights

Weeks 1-3 Highlights

Weeks 1-3 Highlights

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Ethan Gallagher@Ethan_G10Aug 1
With the recent NCAA eligibility ruling, I’ve been giving some thought to getting back on the field. LB | 6’3” | 225 | 3-year starter | 43 games | 1,500+ snaps Still have some football left in me. Film ⬇️ hudl.com/v/2RZVXZ
Career Highlights

Career Highlights

Career Highlights

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Aiden Greenway
@AGEDITS32Jul 25
Central Michigan has a hard-nosed playmaker in the secondary. 💥 Colton Benaitis brings 89 Toughness with 83 Speed and 83 Acceleration in the official College Football 27 ratings. @CBenaitis
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Get your Season Tickets today! Five Saturday home games and a new game day experience built for Chippewas fans. Lock them in today: cmich.evenue.net/events/FBSE… #FireUpChips
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Lockport Football@LTHSfootballJun 24
Familiar face‼️
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@CMU_FootballJun 23
A few extra hands can go a long way. Our student-athletes were proud to help welcome participants to Grandparents University as move-in day got underway. #FireUpChips
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Colt! @CBenaitis @PorterBaseball @LTHSfootball @CMU_Football @hittersbaseba11 #udctrained
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@CMU_Football3 Dec 2025
Welcome to Central Michigan! - Colton Benaitis - Safety - Lockport Township High | Lockport, IL @CBenaitis FIRE UP! #NSD26
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Lockport Football@LTHSfootballApr 10
Baller
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@CMU_FootballApr 10
Fresh Faces | Vol. 6 Get to know our freshman DB, Colton Benaitis. #FireUpChips
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Michael@TaylorDefense24Mar 26
Wait one quick second. @CBenaitis #37 sighting. 👀 let’s gooooo @LTHSfootball @LockportFootba1 @porterpatrol00
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@CMU_FootballMar 21
Week One. #FireUpChips
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Week One. #FireUpChips
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Lockport Football@LTHSfootballJan 21
We see you @CBenaitis 👀👀👀
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@CMU_FootballJan 20
Back at it.
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We want to congratulate @CBenaitis and his family on signing to attend @CMU_Football Colton is graduating early and reporting to campus January 11th. Colton has always embodied what it means to be a Porter He finished his career with 189 tackles — 33 PBUs — 9 Ints #porterpride
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The awards keep on coming. Congrats to our 1st Team All-Area FS @CBenaitis MLB @Labuda_Andre Congrats to our HM All-Area QB @MecherBrendan RB @ChrisMiller_024
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Gold rush. The 2025 Daily Southtown Football All-Area Team by @Millar_S. @CaravanFootball @BrotherRiceFB @LWC_KnightFB @HLR_FOOTBALL @lemont_football @CelticsFootball @VJA_FOOTBALL @CreteMoneeFB @RedHawkFB @LWEastFootball @LTHSfootball @OakForestFootb1 chicagotribune.com/2025/12/1…
Introducing the 2025 Daily Southtown Football All-Area Team

Introducing the 2025 Daily Southtown Football All-Area Team

Nine players from state champions Mount Carmel and Brother Rice highlight first and second teams.

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Matthew Kies@mattkiess6 Dec 2025
‼️FULL SEASON HIGHLIGHTS‼️ 75+Tackles|5 TFL|9 PBU|2 Interceptions|All Conference Honorable Mention|5,10 160|27’ @CoachShawLTHS @LTHSfootball @PrepRedzoneIL @TaylorDefense24 hudl.com/v/2TJH1g

25-26 Junior Season Highlights

25-26 Junior Season Highlights

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Abigayl Cox
@abiiicox3 Dec 2025
Welcome home!!! My first signing class!! SO happy these amazing guys decided to call Central HOME🥹 Had to show off some of our guys!!
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Welcome to Central Michigan! - Colton Benaitis - Safety - Lockport Township High | Lockport, IL @CBenaitis FIRE UP! #NSD26
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Scott Burgess@scottybscout3 Dec 2025
Defensive Prospects Signing with Power 5 and Group of 5 Programs @nickhankins113 @mini_sago11 @vincentxii__ @ceojordxn @KjGriffin10 @g_tjxx @CBenaitis @tommy_thies9 prepredzone.com/2025/12/defe…
Defensive Prospects Signing with Power 5 and Group of 5 Programs - Prep Redzone

Defensive Prospects Signing with Power 5 and Group of 5 Programs - Prep Redzone

Ten Illinois 2026 defensive prospects are set to sign with Power 4 and Group of 5 programs, led by McHale Blade (Simeon) headed to Michigan.

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Michael@TaylorDefense2416 Nov 2025
If I’m anyone from the BIG 10…I’m picking up the phone today and calling @LTHSfootball and @CBenaitis 📞🔥 @IlliniFootball @NUFBFamily
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More than honored to be named All-State🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️ @AllenTrieu @Rgw114G @LTHSfootball @adamgorney @247Sports @porterpatrol00 @PrepRedzoneIL @ChadSimmons_ @EDGYTIM @Phouly31
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