In the 2025 season, Mark Benjamin played a pivotal role for Texas Wesleyan's football team, appearing in nine of the team's twelve games. As a dynamic presence on the field, Benjamin led the team in several key rushing categories. He amassed a total of 97 rushing attempts, showcasing his endurance and reliability as a primary ball carrier. His most impressive rush of the season was a 73-yard run against Arkansas Baptist College, marking his longest rush and contributing significantly to his total of 415 rushing yards.
Benjamin's season was highlighted by a standout performance against Arkansas Baptist College, where he rushed for 119 yards on 15 attempts, including a season-high 73-yard run. He also demonstrated his versatility with a 61-yard reception leading to a touchdown in the game against Louisiana Christian, further contributing to his 152 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown for the season.
In addition to his rushing prowess, Benjamin contributed to the team's scoring with a total of five touchdowns, four of which were rushing. Throughout the season, he consistently gained yards, accumulating 466 yards in total rush gains. His ability to break through defenses was evident in multiple games, including a solid performance against Nelson (Texas) with 68 rushing yards and a touchdown. Benjamin's contributions on the field were instrumental in driving the team's offensive efforts throughout the season.
In the 2024 season, Mark Benjamin participated in two games for the Texas Wesleyan football team. In the game against OUAZ on September 7, 2024, held in Surprise, Ariz., Benjamin contributed by rushing 16 times for a total of 44 yards, with his longest carry being 26 yards. Although he did not score a rushing touchdown, his efforts helped propel the team to a narrow 35-33 victory.
In his second appearance against Langston on November 9, 2024, at Crowley ISD, Benjamin ran the ball six times, gaining seven yards with a long rush of seven yards. Additionally, he made a single kick return for 10 yards, marking his longest return of the season. Texas Wesleyan secured a decisive 49-7 win in this matchup.
Overall, Benjamin's season totals included 22 rushing attempts for 51 yards, with no touchdowns. His longest rush of the season was 33 yards, and he also contributed on special teams with a 10-yard kick return. Despite limited appearances, Benjamin made valuable contributions during his time on the field.
