Colton Benaitis

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
6-2
Weight:
185
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Homer Glen, Ill.
High School:
Lockport Township East H.S.
Twitter:
@CBenaitis
Instagram:
@coltonbenaitis

Will enroll at Central Michigan in January.

HIGH SCHOOL

Will graduate in December 2025 from Lockport Township East High School, where he played three years of varsity football for head coach George Czart … Named to the Class 8A IHSFCA First Team All-State team as a defensive back … Two-time All-SWSC honoree … Played free safety, linebacker, and wide receiver for the Porters … Helped guide the Porters to a 9-4 record and a Class 8A state semifinal appearance … Finished with six interceptions as a junior … As a junior helped lead the Porters to a 4-5 record … Recorded two interceptions and a fourth quarter pick six vs. Naperville Central … Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports.com, on3.com, and ESPN.com … Also plays baseball.

PERSONAL

Born Colton Benaitis on October 26, 2007 … Son of Mark and Kristie Benaitis … Chose Central Michigan because of his belief in the program, brotherhood he saw, and true relationships he saw when he made his visits … Chose Central Michigan because of the brotherhood and true relationships he saw when he was there on his visits … Committed to Central Michigan on June 14, 2025 … Chose Central Michigan over offers from Cincinnati, South Dakota, Toledo, Northern Illinois, and Western Illinois.