Portaro Bennett from Cornelius NC | Youth1

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Portaro Bennett

  • Cornelius, NC
  • 2007
  • 5' 10''
  • 140
  • 2026
  • Southlake Christian Academy
  • Football
  • Quarterback
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Achievements

  • Year
    Honor/award
  • 2022
    AWARDED INVITE: FBU TOP GUN
  • 2022
    AWARDED INVITE: ALL AMERICAN CHALLENGE BY VTO SPORTS
  • 2022
    AWARDED INVITE: QB IMPACT
  • 2021
    AWARDED: ALL CONFERENCE QB
  • 2021
    AWARDED: OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
  • 2021
    AWARDED: TEAM CAPTAIN
  • 2022
    Clemson Camp
  • 2022
    ODU Ricky Rahne Camp
  • 2022
    Mercer Mega Camp
  • 2022
    UNC Mack Brown Camp
  • 2022
    UNC Charlotte Will Healy Camp
  • 2022
    FBU Charlotte Camp
  • 2022
    FBU Raleigh Camp
  • 2022
    Rivals Combine
  • 2022
    NXGN Elite Camp
  • 2022
    FBU TOP GUN NATIONAL SHOWCASE
  • 2021
    Prep Redzone Article (11-29-21) stating Bennett Portaro as a 2026 QB to watch

Schools

School Name HS Graduation GPA
Southlake Christian Academy-Davidson Day 2026

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Goals and about me

My Dream Goal
Play QB in the NFL.
My Individual Season Goal
State Championship.
About me
Dear Coaches: My name is Bennett Portaro. I just finished 8th grade and am humbled by many of the awards I received this year. Ryzer TAP ranked me #1 in the US for “Focus Speed” for 2026 QB’s. I am mentioning it because I have been told that my accuracy and ability to avoid the rush are directly tied to it. I am currently 5'10” and the chiropractor thinks that I will end up being 6’3”, based upon the room left in my growth plates. My wingspan is 6’1” (8th grade), my hands are 8.88” (8th Grade). I’ve been working with a private quarterback coach for 4 years who used to be the quarterback at Clemson. I have run a pro-offense with over 250 plays. My QB coaches have trained Will Grier and Sam Hartman. They have taught me the tremendous advantages of studying HUDL game video and how to identify the weaknesses of my opponents, just like Tom Brady. ​ My dad was raised by a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant and raises me the same way. I have a 3.8 grade point average and was part of the Duke TIP Program. I would like to study computer engineering. I am never late, and I am always at the front of the room with full eye contact toward the person speaking. I work out every day and I am extremely competitive. I will work harder than anyone to be your starting QB. The fear of someone else working harder than me at QB motivates me every day. ​ Personally, I enjoy spending time with the Bethel Youth Group at my Church. I also like spending time with Alongside Families, which is a charity that my family started which helps homeless mothers get back on their feet. We also help them raise their children. ​ I promise you I am more motivated and more competitive than most athletes you will ever meet. ​ My message to all college football coaches: ​ "Choosing the right leader is really important. If you put your faith in me, I will NOT let you, your team or your school down." ​ Thank you for the opportunity, Bennett Portaro QB - Class of 2026 “Leading by Example”
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