TB3 putting on some ‘man weight’

The Sun-Sentinel’s Steve Gorten had a piece on senior receiver Travis Benjamin bulking up this off-season – which is welcomed news as No. 3 is expected to step up and replace the departed NFL-bound Leonard Hankerson.

The listed-at-five-foot-ten Benjamin has added six pounds this off-season, with the goal of packing on at least ten. According to last year’s depth chart, Benjamin weighed in around 175 pounds, which would currently have him around 181, with a season-opening target date of 185.

When looking at some Benjamin-sized former Canes and their current NFL weight, the senior is on track with his off-season workouts. Ten-year veteran receiver Santana Moss clocks in at 5-foot-10 and currently weights 209, while younger brother Sinorice Moss is listed at 5-foot-8 and 185 pounds.

Former Canes return man and receiver Roscoe Parrish measures 5-foot-9 and 178 pounds, while the all world Devin Hester is 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds.

Former Florida wideout and returner Percy Harvin has a similar build as TB3 and is listed at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds.

Benjamin enters the 2011 season coming off a 43-reception, 737-yard, three touchdown junior campaign, though it’s one that will probably be remembered more for mishaps than big plays.

Benjamin was blamed by former coach Randy Shannon for poor route running, miscommunication and not fighting for the ball, all which resulted in interceptions. Benjamin’s biggest ‘off’ day came at Ohio State, where Miami fell, 36-24 and quarterback Jacory Harris tossed four picks.

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