Fairmont State University Athletics

As A Sophomore (2014): Played in six games and made five starts at middle linebacker ... recorded 27 total tackles (20 solo) ... opened the season with 11 total tackles (10 solo) against Notre Dame College (9/4) ... chipped in five solo tackles vs. Glenville State (9/20) ... totaled seven tackles and a QB hurry at WV State (9/27).

As A Redshirt Freshman (2013): Played in nine games for the Falcons as a linebacker and special teams player … recorded seven total tackles (four solo) … had a season-high three tackles at Charleston (11/9).

As A Freshman (2012): Did not see action.

Before Fairmont State: Two-time first team All-Big 10 and all-county selection at Lincoln High ... first team all-state selection as a senior ... rushed for 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns ... also recorded 71 tackles ... helped Cougars to a 9-2 record, a conference championship and first playoff game in 10 years ... rushed for 700 yards during his junior season ... also lettered in track.

Personal: Tyler Curtis Benton ... birthday is April 28 ... parents are Kim and Robert Goodrich ... majoring in health science.