Benari Black is a game-changing LB out of Johnson C. Smith and one of the top HBCU prospects this season. He is a 2-time All-CIAA First Team athlete and was named 2024 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year. Black is one of the pivotal players who has helped build the Johnson C. Smith program into one of the top HBCU defenses in the country. Black boasts solid lateral quickness and the ability to fluidly move sideline-to-sideline. He also showcases his versatility as a LB with his ability to read offenses well, blitz the QB, effectively operate in coverage and line up almost anywhere on the field. He is a highly productive player who produced 114 tackles this season. Check out some of Black’s film. He is a great athlete who you will see at the HBCU Legacy Bowl this season.
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