'22 Arkansas Athlete Trent Bennett "Stunned" by Boston College Offer

A look at a linebacker/safety hybrid who was recently offered by the Eagles

Boston College made a new offer earlier this week, this time to '22 Little Rock, Arkansas athlete Trent Bennett.

Bennett, a rising junior at Plano High School, currently is unrated and holds an offer from Colorado. Don't read too much into not being rated, as most recruiting services have yet to analyze the bulk of the Class of '22. BC Bulletin spoke with Bennett shortly after his offer to get his perspective on his recruitment to this point. 

Boston College linebacker coach Sean Duggan has been the coach in contact with Bennett, and made the offer this week. "I was stunned," Bennett told us. "Coach Duggan and I had a terrific conversation about Boston College and how I can make a impact." 

Even though he is categorized as an athlete on the recruiting services, he explained that he is being recruited a linebacker/safety hybrid in the same vein as Clemson's Isaiah Simmons or BC's Jahmin Muse. He explained that the coaches told him they loved his athleticism. 

Clearly getting an offer from the Eagles was important to the junior. Even though he is from a state that is not typically one that Boston College recruits from, that wasn't a big deal to Bennett. "The program looks wonderful," Bennett replied. "I can’t wait to check it out for myself to get the real feel for the football team and school."

It is still very early in the process for Bennett, who said that he doesn't have a favorite. He does however know what he is looking for in a school. "School wise I would like it to be diverse," he replied. "Also to have many different organizations, housing options, big campus, and a strong school spirit." In terms of a football program he wants "coaches that show an immense amount of love and a place where I’ll be able to play my best at."

Bennett hopes to visit Boston College, and BC Bulletin will provide updates on any news in his recruitment. 

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