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

Enrolled at Central Michigan in January 2026.

HIGH SCHOOL

A December 2025 graduate of 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.