CBS Sports Highlights Three LSU Defenders In Recent SEC Post-Spring Intel Article

CBS Sports writers Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz recently dropped some SEC Post-Spring Intel, highlighting LSU safety transfer Ty Benefield.

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The five-star transfer trio of Sam Leavitt, Jordan Seaton and Princewill Umanmielen got most of the attention in LSU's top-ranked transfer class. But a non-five-star that people should know is Boise State safety transfer Ty Benefield.

At least some NFL scouts view Benefield, a 2025 first-team All-Mountain West selection, as one of the best NFL Draft prospects among safeties and as a potential top 50 draft pick.

"He's a freak," an LSU source said. "He checks every box. He'll be a first-round pick when it's all said and done."

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CBS also listed defensive lineman Stephiylan Green and defensive back Dashawn Spears as "lesser-known players" poised for breakout seasons.

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Stephiylan Green, DL, LSU
Green played a lot of football for Clemson the last three years, appearing in 24 games and making six starts. He was limited during spring practice for LSU, but he's someone the Tigers staff views as having high-level ability.

"He's a dark horse because we haven't seen a ton, but based on what we've seen and what we've seen off the Clemson tape, I think he'll be really good," a source said.

Dashawn Spears, DB, LSU
Spears played a lot as an underclassman for the Tigers, appearing in 24 games with four starts. But he's playing a new position this year (STAR) and has been a natural fit in the hybrid role.

"Had a really good spring and was really productive," a source said. "He's always had really good ball skills, but really just understanding what to do and then just his overall confidence is probably where he's grown the most."

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