University of Albany

Before UAlbany

• Akron
  • Spent two seasons with the Zips (2024-25), appearing in 15 total games at linebacker and defensive back 
  • Named to the 2025 All-MAC Academic Team after appearing in seven contests and contributing five assisted tackles 
  • Saw action in eight games during the 2024 season, registering 12 total tackles and recording a pass breakup
• High School
  • Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports out of Harrisburg High School, where he was ranked the No. 2 overall player in South Dakota and the No. 171 linebacker in the nation 
  • Played varsity football under head coach Brandon White, serving as a team captain during his senior season 
  • Earned All-State honors at linebacker for his standout senior performance in 2023

Personal

• From Sioux Falls, S.D.
• Son of Oksana Benenge and John Doucette 
• Has two siblings, Katya and Nathan