Travis Benjamin
{{short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Travis Benjamin
| image = Travis Benjamin 2016.JPG
| caption = Benjamin with the San Diego Chargers in 2016
| current_team =
| number = 80, 11, 12, 17
| position = Wide receiver
Return specialist
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|12|29}}
| birth_place = Pahokee, Florida, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lbs = 175
| highlights =
| high_school = Glades Central {{nowrap|(Belle Glade, Florida)}}
| college = Miami (FL) (2008–2011)
| draftyear = 2012
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 100
| pastteams =
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
- San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
| status =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 208
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 3,143
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 19
| statlabel4 = Return yards
| statvalue4 = 1,745
| statlabel5 = Return touchdowns
| statvalue5 = 4
| pfr = BenjTr00
}}
Travis Jayvinski Benjamin (born December 29, 1989) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Miami. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft.
Early life
Benjamin attended Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, Florida, and played on the football team.{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2014 |title=Smoke, Fire and Rabbits: How Travis Benjamin became one of the fastest players in the NFL |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/smoke-fire-and-rabbits-how-travis-benjamin-became-one-of-the-fastest-pl-14105109 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028160254/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/smoke-fire-and-rabbits-how-travis-benjamin-became-one-of-the-fastest-pl-14105109 |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=www.clevelandbrowns.com |language=en-US}} He played on the state championship team as a junior and was a contributing factor to their success in the following season; finishing with eight receiving touchdowns as a senior. Was the 21st-ranked wide receiver by ESPN and 144th overall in the Class of 2008. During the 2008 Muck Bowl against rival Pahokee High School, Benjamin was covered by Janoris Jenkins and was able to make a touchdown reception.{{Cite web |last=Hirshfield |first=Adam |date=November 4, 2015 |title=Muck Bowl 2015: Notable football alumni from Glades Central, Pahokee |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/high-school/2015/11/04/muck-bowl-2015-notable-football/7219332007/ |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}
In addition to playing football, Benjamin ran for the Glades Central track team. He competed in the 100 meters and long jump. He ran personal season bests of 10.42 seconds in the 100 meters and 6.97 meters in the long jump. He placed fourth in both the 100 meters and long jump at the 2A state meet in 2008. He also led his team to a 2A state runner-up finish in his junior year.
In 2009, Benjamin ran a season-best time of 6.40 seconds in the 55 meters at the Tom Jones Invitational. In the 60 meters, he ran a season-best time of 6.90 seconds in the preliminary round of the Texas A&M Invitational.
College career
Benjamin played college football for the Miami Hurricanes for four seasons from 2008 to 2011.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413105317/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1.html |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a freshman, he had 18 receptions for 293 receiving yards in 11 games.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403051755/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a sophomore, he had 29 receptions for 501 yards and 4 touchdowns in 11 games.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403052103/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} His best game came in the season opener against Florida State with four receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Miami (FL) at Florida State Box Score, September 7, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-07-florida-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403052058/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-07-florida-state.html |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a junior, he had 43 receptions for 743 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403052158/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a senior, he had 41 receptions for 609 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403052134/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
In 2010, Benjamin joined Miami's indoor track team. He placed fourth in the ACC Championships in the 60 meters with a season-best time of 6.74 seconds. He ran the team's three fastest times on the season in the 60 meters.
Competing for the outdoor track team, Benjamin earned All-ACC honors, placing third in the 100 meters at the ACC Championships, with a time of 10.40 seconds, the fastest time of any Miami sprinter on the season. He ran the second leg of the 4 x 100 meter relay that advanced to the NCAA semifinals, that ran a season-best time of 39.57 seconds at the NCAA quarter finals, setting a school record, and placed fifth at the Penn Relays with a time of 40.35 seconds.
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| Class ! colspan="4"| Receiving ! colspan="4"| Kickoff returns ! colspan="4"| Punt returns | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| 2008 | Miami (FL) | FR
| 18 || 293 || 16.3 || 3 || 22 || 496 || 22.5 || 0 || 16 || 181 || 11.3 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2009 | Miami (FL) | SO
| 29 || 501 || 17.3 || 4 || 1 || 18 || 18.0 || 0 || 9 || 57 || 6.3 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010 | Miami (FL) | JR
| 43 || 743 || 17.3 || 3 || 1 || 31 || 31.0 || 0 || 23 || 106 || 4.6 || 1 | ||||||||||
| 2011 | Miami (FL) | SR
| 41 || 609 || 14.9 || 3 || 25 || 592 || 23.7 || 0 || 11 || 121 || 11.0 || 0 | ||||||||||
| colspan="3"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-benjamin-1.html Career] | 131 | 2,146 | 16.4 | 13 | 49 | 1,137 | 23.2 | 0 | 58 | 475 | 8.2 | 1 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Benjamin was one of 47 collegiate wide receivers to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He tied Stanford's
Chris Owusu and Georgia Tech's Stephen Hill for the best 40-yard dash time among all wide receivers at the combine.{{Cite web |last=Trapasso |first=Nick |date=February 25, 2012 |title=NFL Combine 2012 Results: Tracking All the 40 Times |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1079263-nfl-combine-2012-results-tracking-all-the-40-times |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227061732/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1079263-nfl-combine-2012-results-tracking-all-the-40-times |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com}} He completed the majority of drills, but skipped the short shuttle and three-cone due to a leg cramp. On March 8, 2012, Benjamin attended Miami's pro day and performed the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and positional drills. 66 team representatives and scouts from the NFL and CFL attended, including Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=March 8, 2012 |title=Miami Pro Day details |url=https://scout.com/nfl/Article/Miami-Pro-Day-details-104885083 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=scout.com}} At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Benjamin was projected to be a third or fourth round draft pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts.{{Cite web |last=Stinchcomb |first=Jon |date=April 28, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Draft WR Travis Benjamin at No. 100 Overall |url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2012/4/28/2983724/2012-nfl-draft-cleveland-browns-draft-wr-travis-benjamin-at-no-100 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227180244/https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2012/4/28/2983724/2012-nfl-draft-cleveland-browns-draft-wr-travis-benjamin-at-no-100 |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=DawgsByNature.com}} He was ranked the 27th best wide receiver prospect by NFL.com and the 64th best wide receiver prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin, DS #64 WR, Miami (FL) |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=81921&draftyear=2012&genpos=wr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227123530/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=81921&draftyear=2012&genpos=wr |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=nfldraftscout.com}}{{Cite web |last=Murtaugh |first=Brian |date=April 29, 2012 |title=NFL Draft 2012: Travis Benjamin Was the Right Receiver for Cleveland Browns |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1166005-nfl-draft-2012-travis-benjamin-was-the-right-receiver-for-the-cleveland-browns.amp.html |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com}}
{{nfl predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 9+7/8
| weight = 172
| dash = 4.36
| ten split = 1.57
| twenty split = 2.49
| shuttle = 4.17
| cone drill = 6.96
| vertical = 38
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 11
| bench = 14
| arm span = 31 3/4
| hand span = 8 3/4
| note = All measures are from NFL Combine,{{Cite web |title=NFL Combine Results - Travis Benjamin |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/travis-benjamin?id=2532790 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910215751/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/travis-benjamin?id=2532790 |archive-date=September 10, 2014 |access-date=September 9, 2014 |website=NFL.com |publisher=NFL.com}} except 20 yd shuttle and Cone drill (UM Pro Day)
}}
=Cleveland Browns=
==2012==
File:Travis Benjamin.JPG in December 2012]]
The Cleveland Browns selected Benjamin in the fourth round with the 100th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001042541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was the 15th wide receiver selected in 2012.{{Cite web |last=Valade |first=Jodie |date=April 29, 2012 |title=Cleveland Browns add speedy Travis Benjamin, but expect core veterans to improve in 2012 |url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2012/04/cleveland_browns_add_speedy_tr.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814125954/http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2012/04/cleveland_browns_add_speedy_tr.html |archive-date=August 14, 2012 |access-date=August 10, 2012 |website=Cleveland.com}}
On May 10, 2012, the Browns signed Benjamin to a four-year, $2.57 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $477,000.
Throughout training camp, he competed with Greg Little, Josh Cribbs, Josh Gordon,
Jordan Norwood, Carlton Mitchell, Josh Cooper, and Rod Windsor for the role as the second wide receiver.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cleveland Browns' depth chart: 07/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/133/CLE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227235318/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/133/CLE |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}} Head coach Pat Shurmur named him the fourth wide receiver behind Mohamed Massaquoi, Greg Little, and Josh Gordon.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cleveland Browns' depth chart: 10/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/CLE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018013332/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/CLE |archive-date=October 18, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}
He made his professional regular season debut in the Cleveland Browns' season-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and had one reception for 12-yards and a carry for 35-yards during their 17–16 loss. His first career reception came in the second quarter on a 12-yard pass by quarterback Brandon Weeden.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns - September 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028210841/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090cle.htm |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week, he earned his first career start during the Browns' 34–27 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals - September 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160cin.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173617/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160cin.htm |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On September 23, 2012, Benjamin caught two passes for 44-yards and scored his first career touchdown in the Browns' 24–14 loss to the Buffalo Bills. His first career touchdown receptions came on a 22-yard pass from Brandon Weeden in the third quarter.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns - September 23rd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209230cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005180817/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209230cle.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week during a Week 4 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Benjamin had the first punt return of his career for a 40-yard gain and had two kick returns for a total of 47-yards during a 23–16 loss.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens - September 27th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209270rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307101850/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209270rav.htm |archive-date=March 7, 2023 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 14, he returned a punt for a 93-yard touchdown to set a franchise record for longest punt return by a rookie in Cleveland's 30–7 routing of the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns - December 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212090cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109145237/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212090cle.htm |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 16, 2012, Benjamin made a season-long 69-yard touchdown reception in the Browns' 38–21 loss to the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Cleveland Browns - December 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173423/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160cle.htm |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 30, 2012, he made a season-high four receptions for 43 receiving yards as Cleveland lost 24–10 at the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers - December 30th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212300pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080427/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212300pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished his rookie season with 18 receptions for 298 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also carrying the ball six times for 66-yards. Benjamin was used sparingly as a returner with Josh Cribbs entrenched in the role and finished the {{NFL Year|2012}} season with three kick returns for 76-yards and three punt returns for 149-yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115070534/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=January 15, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Unfortunately, head coach Pat Shurmur was fired after the Cleveland Browns finished last in the AFC North with a 4–12 record.{{Cite web |title=2012 Cleveland Browns Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2012.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413140417/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2012.htm |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2013==
He entered an open competition for the vacant starting wide receiver role after the departure of Mohamed Massaquoi. Benjamin competed against Greg Little, Josh Gordon, Davone Bess, and Jordan Norwood.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cleveland Browns' depth chart: 07/01/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/147/CLE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227235653/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/147/CLE |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}} Head coach Rob Chudzinski named Benjamin the starting punt and kick returner after Josh Cribbs departed in free agency.
He started the Cleveland Browns' season-opener against the Miami Dolphins and caught three passes for 44-yards in their 23–10 loss.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns - September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120341/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080cle.htm |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 5 against the Bills in 2013, Benjamin returned a punt 79-yards for a touchdown en route to a 37–24 victory.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns - October 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310030cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173641/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310030cle.htm |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 27, Benjamin suffered a torn ACL injury and missed the remainder of the season.{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Jeff D. |date=October 28, 2013 |title=Cleveland Browns Lose Punt Returner Travis Benjamin to Season-Ending Knee Injury |url=http://www.sportsmedia101.com/clevelandbrowns/2013/10/28/cleveland-browns-lose-punt-returner-travis-benjamin-to-season-ending-knee-injury/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415040345/http://www.sportsmedia101.com/clevelandbrowns/2013/10/28/cleveland-browns-lose-punt-returner-travis-benjamin-to-season-ending-knee-injury/ |archive-date=April 15, 2014 |website=Sports Media 101}} He finished the {{NFL Year|2013}} season with five receptions for 105 receiving yards and had one carry for 45-yards in eight games and three starts.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028155923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} At the time of his injury, Benjamin was seventh in the league in punt return average.{{Cite web |last=Greg Rosenthal |date=October 28, 2013 |title=Injury roundup: Browns' Benjamin out for season |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/travis-benjamin-tears-acl-out-for-cleveland-browns-0ap2000000271347 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228171753/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000271347/article/travis-benjamin-tears-acl-out-for-cleveland-browns |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}
==2014==
Head coach Mike Pettine was hired by the Browns for the {{NFL Year|2014}} season and held an open competition for the starting wide receiver role after Josh Gordon was suspended in August. Benjamin competed with newly acquired free agents Nate Burleson, Miles Austin, and Andrew Hawkins. He was named the third wide receiver and starting slot receiver behind Miles Austin and Andrew Hawkins.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cleveland Browns' depth chart: 10/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/CLE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212084439/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/CLE |archive-date=December 12, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}
Benjamin played in the Cleveland Browns' season-opener at the Pittsburgh Steelers and caught two passes for 20-yards and a touchdown during the 30–27 loss. His touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a nine-yard pass from quarterback Brian Hoyer to tie the game 27–27 before Steelers' kicker Shaun Suisham made a 47-yard field goal to win the game.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215111417/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070pit.htm |archive-date=December 15, 2017 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 5, 2014, Benjamin made a season-high four receptions for 48-yards and caught two touchdown receptions during a 29–28 victory at the Tennessee Titans. He caught a 17-yard touchdown and a six-yard touchdown pass from Brian Hoyer in the fourth quarter to help lead the Browns in a comeback victory. It was the first multi-touchdown game of his career.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans - October 5th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410050oti.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028155737/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410050oti.htm |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 15 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, Benjamin had two punt returns for 24-yards and made his first career tackle on Bengal's linebacker Rey Maualuga after he intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Johnny Manziel, intended for receiver Taylor Gabriel, and returned it 33-yards during the Browns 30–0 loss.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns - December 14th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412140cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105230320/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412140cle.htm |archive-date=November 5, 2018 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the {{NFL Year|2014}} season with 18 receptions for 314-yards and three touchdowns in 16 games and zero starts.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173644/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015==
Benjamin received competition for the starting wide receiver job after the Browns signed longtime veterans Dwayne Bowe and Brian Hartline after Miles Austin departed in free agency and Josh Gordon received a second suspension for the full 2015 season. Head coach Mike Pettine surprisingly named Benjamin the starting wide receiver for the first time of his career, along with Andrew Hawkins, after he had a productive training camp where he was called the "most improved teammate" by Donte Whitner.{{Cite web |last=Grayshock |first=Rick |date=August 2, 2015 |title=Travis Benjamin Starting Camp Fast |url=https://scout.com/nfl/browns/Article/Cleveland-Browns-Receiver-Travis-Benjamin-Off-to-Great-Start-at-Training-Camp-75048210 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=scout.com}} Although Bowe and Hartline were slated as the projected starters.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cleveland Browns depth chart: 10/01/2015 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/CLE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228054520/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/CLE |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Bob |date=August 18, 2015 |title=Could Cleveland Browns WRs Travis Benjamin and Darius Jennings Make the Roster? |url=https://www.clevelandsportszone.com/could-cleveland-browns-wrs-travis-benjamin-and-darius-jennings-make-the-roster/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228054452/https://www.clevelandsportszone.com/could-cleveland-browns-wrs-travis-benjamin-and-darius-jennings-make-the-roster/ |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=ClevelandSportsZone.com}}
He started the Cleveland Browns' season-opener against the New York Jets and made three receptions for 89-yards and a touchdown as they lost 31–10.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at New York Jets - September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130nyj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302120054/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130nyj.htm |archive-date=March 2, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week, he caught three passes for 115 receiving yards and two touchdowns receptions in a 28–14 victory over the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns - September 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118064708/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509200cle.htm |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Benjamin was responsible for three of the Browns' touchdowns during the game, catching a 60-yard and 50-yard touchdown pass from Johnny Manziel and returning a punt return for a 78-yard touchdown in the second quarter and was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Kubitza |first=Steven |date=September 23, 2015 |title=Travis Benjamin wins AFC Honors: Is he the X-Factor on offense |url=https://www.dawgpounddaily.com/2015/09/23/cleveland-browns-travis-benjamin-is-the-x-factor-on-offense/amp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228054355/https://dawgpounddaily.com/2015/09/23/cleveland-browns-travis-benjamin-is-the-x-factor-on-offense/amp/ |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=DawgPoundDaily.com |publisher=FanSided}} During a Week 3 matchup against the Oakland Raiders, Benjamin made four receptions for 45-yards and one touchdown in their 27–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns - September 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103133403/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270cle.htm |archive-date=January 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 18, 2015, Benjamin caught a season-high nine passes for a season-high 117 receiving yards as the Browns went on to lose 26–23 to the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns - October 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330075809/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180cle.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 10, he made seven catches for 113-yards and caught his fifth touchdown reception of the season in a 30–9 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers - November 15th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511150pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115001616/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511150pit.htm |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Benjamin would finish the {{NFL Year|2015}} season with career-highs of 68 receptions for 966 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions in 15 starts and 16 games.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028154726/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Unfortunately, the Cleveland Browns finished last in the AFC North for the fourth consecutive season with a 3–13 record and head coach Mike Pettine was fired after the season.{{Cite web |title=2015 Cleveland Browns Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2015.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902102122/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2015.htm |archive-date=September 2, 2022 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Although the Cleveland Browns and Benjamin both were adamant about getting a new contract before the beginning of free agency and attempted to reach an agreement multiple times, discussions between both sides broke down and Benjamin entered the market.{{Cite web |last=Wagner-McGough |first=Sean |date=February 24, 2016 |title=Travis Benjamin to test free agency after talks with Browns break down |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/travis-benjamin-to-test-free-agency-after-talks-with-browns-break-down/amp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228112221/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/travis-benjamin-to-test-free-agency-after-talks-with-browns-break-down/amp/ |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=CBSsports.com}}
=San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers=
==2016==
On March 9, 2016, the San Diego Chargers
signed Benjamin to a four-year, $24 million contract with $13 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $5 million.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Travis Benjamin contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/travis-benjamin-9913/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226235015/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/travis-benjamin-9913/ |archive-date=December 26, 2017 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=spotrac.com}}{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin - Los Angeles Chargers - 2017 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7562/Travis-Benjamin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311131359/http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7562/Travis-Benjamin |archive-date=March 11, 2016 |access-date=March 11, 2016 |website=www.rotoworld.com}}
Benjamin entered training camp slated as one of the starting wide receivers with Keenan Allen. Head coach Mike McCoy named him and Allen the official starters to begin the regular season.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: San Diego Chargers depth chart: 07/01/2016 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/185/LAC |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228171658/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/185/LAC |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}
He made his official San Diego Chargers' debut in their season-opener at the Kansas City Chiefs and caught seven passes for 32-yards in a 33–27 loss.{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs - September 11th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110kan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108032602/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110kan.htm |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The next week, Benjamin made six catches for 115 receiving yards and caught his first touchdown as a member of the Chargers on a 45-yard pass from Philip Rivers in their 38–14 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at San Diego Chargers - September 18th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609180sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116012201/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609180sdg.htm |archive-date=January 16, 2022 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 9, 2016, he had seven receptions for a season-high 117 receiving yards in the Chargers' 34–31 loss at the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders - October 9th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610090rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903160513/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610090rai.htm |archive-date=September 3, 2022 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was unable to play in the Chargers Week 10 game against the Miami Dolphins after sustaining a knee injury.{{Cite web |last=Marcum |first=Jason |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Travis Benjamin injury update: WR questionable for Chargers, fantasy owners [Update] |url=https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2016/11/27/13748772/travis-benjamin-injury-status-questionable-fantasy-football-chargers-texans |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228054338/https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2016/11/27/13748772/travis-benjamin-injury-status-questionable-fantasy-football-chargers-texans |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=sbnation.com}} Benjamin finished the {{NFL Year|2016}} season with 47 catches for 677 receiving yards and four touchdowns in eight starts and 14 games.{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders - October 9th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610090rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903160513/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610090rai.htm |archive-date=September 3, 2022 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} It was reported that Benjamin dealt with multiple injuries throughout the season that limited his playing time and ability to start all 16 games.{{Cite web |last=Pagels |first=Matt |date=August 2, 2017 |title=Gregg Rosenthal: Don't sleep on Chargers WR Tyrell Williams |url=https://www.boltbeat.com/2017/08/02/gregg-rosenthal-dont-sleep-chargers-wr-tyrell-williams/amp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228054429/https://boltbeat.com/2017/08/02/gregg-rosenthal-dont-sleep-chargers-wr-tyrell-williams/amp/ |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 27, 2017 |website=boltbeat.com}}
==2017==
Benjamin entered the {{NFL Year|2017}} season under his fifth head coach in six seasons after the Los Angeles Chargers hired Anthony Lynn to be their new head coach. He entered training camp facing stiff competition for one of the starting wide receiver jobs after the Chargers drafted Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams seventh overall. He also had to contest with Tyrell Williams and Dontrelle Inman who both started for the Chargers throughout the 2016 season.
In the Los Angeles Chargers' season-opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, Benjamin recorded three receptions for 43-yards and caught a 38-yard receiving touchdown from quarterback Philip Rivers
in their 24–21 loss.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos - September 11th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709110den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005175925/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709110den.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} On September 24, 2017, Benjamin caught five passes for a season-high 105 receiving yards in Los Angeles' 24–10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers - September 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330142049/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240sdg.htm |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 7, Benjamin scored on a 64-yard punt return plus a 42-yard receiving touchdown in a 21–0 win over the Broncos, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers - October 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403102738/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220sdg.htm |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=October 25, 2017 |title=Carson Wentz, Amari Cooper among Players of Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-amari-cooper-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000866951 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903160519/https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-amari-cooper-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000866951 |archive-date=September 3, 2022 |access-date=October 27, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} The next week, against the New England Patriots, Benjamin caught a season-high tying five passes for 64-yards and a touchdown, but muffed a punt at the Chargers' 8-yard line and then retreated into his own end zone, where he was tackled; the result was a Patriots safety as the Chargers lost 21–13.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots - October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107100811/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290nwe.htm |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} CBS Sports went on to call it "one of the worst punt returns in NFL history."{{Cite web |last=Wagner-McGough |first=Sean |date=October 29, 2017 |title=WATCH: Chargers' Travis Benjamin runs one of the worst punt returns in NFL history |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/watch-chargers-travis-benjamin-runs-one-of-the-worst-punt-returns-in-nfl-history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030165616/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/watch-chargers-travis-benjamin-runs-one-of-the-worst-punt-returns-in-nfl-history/ |archive-date=October 30, 2017 |access-date=October 30, 2017 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=October 30, 2017 |title=Travis Benjamin goes from hero last week to blooper reel this week |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/29/travis-benjamin-goes-from-hero-last-week-to-blooper-reel-this-week/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102014650/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/29/travis-benjamin-goes-from-hero-last-week-to-blooper-reel-this-week/ |archive-date=November 2, 2017 |access-date=October 30, 2017 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} Overall, he finished the 2017 season with 34 receptions for 567 receiving yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173450/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=April 3, 2018 |access-date=April 2, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2018==
In a crowded position group, Benjamin totaled 12 receptions for 186 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 2018 season.{{Cite web |title=2018 Los Angeles Chargers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sdg/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123071343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sdg/2018.htm |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Travis Benjamin 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002103456/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BenjTr00/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=March 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2019==
On April 16, 2019, Benjamin signed a one-year contract extension with the Chargers through the 2020 season.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=April 16, 2019 |title=Chargers extend Travis Benjamin through 2020 |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/16/chargers-extend-travis-benjamin-through-2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115074121/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/16/chargers-extend-travis-benjamin-through-2020/ |archive-date=January 15, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}} He was placed on injured reserve on October 17, 2019, with a quad injury.{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2019 |title=Travis Benjamin Placed on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/travis-benjamin-placed-on-injured-reserve |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007190026/https://www.chargers.com/news/travis-benjamin-placed-on-injured-reserve |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Chargers.com}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
On April 3, 2020, Benjamin signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-free-agency-travis-benjamin-tom-compton |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406061236/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-free-agency-travis-benjamin-tom-compton |archive-date=April 6, 2020 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=49ers.com}} On August 5, 2020, Benjamin announced he would opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |last=Madson |first=Kyle |date=August 4, 2020 |title=49ers WR Travis Benjamin opts out of 2020 season |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/04/49ers-wr-travis-benjamin-opts-out-of-2020-season/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806203544/https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/04/49ers-wr-travis-benjamin-opts-out-of-2020-season/ |archive-date=August 6, 2020 |access-date=August 10, 2020 |website=USAToday.com}}
On August 31, 2021, Benjamin was released by the 49ers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2021 |title=49ers Announce Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-initial-53-man-roster-ahead-of-nfl-deadline |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202235341/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-initial-53-man-roster-ahead-of-nfl-deadline |archive-date=December 2, 2022 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=49ers.com}}{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2021 |title=49ers Sign 13 Players to Practice Squad |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903024038/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad |archive-date=September 3, 2021 |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=49ers.com}} He was promoted to active roster on October 9, 2021.{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2021 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves Ahead of Week 5 |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-roster-moves-ahead-of-week-5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009202905/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-roster-moves-ahead-of-week-5 |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |access-date=October 9, 2021 |website=49ers.com}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career high |
= Regular season =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="6"| Receiving | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |
| 2012 | CLE
| 14 || 3 || 37 || 18 || 298 || 16.6 || 69 || 2 | |||||||
| 2013 | CLE
| 8 || 3 || 13 || 5 || 105 || 21.0 || 39 || 0 | |||||||
| 2014 | CLE
| 16 || 0 || 46 || 18 || 314 || 17.4 || 43 || 3 | |||||||
| 2015 | CLE
| 16 || 15 || 125 || 68 || 966 || 14.2 || 61 || 5 | |||||||
| 2016 | SD
| 14 || 8 || 75 || 47 || 677 || 14.4 || 54 || 4 | |||||||
| 2017 | LAC
| 16 || 3 || 62 || 34 || 567 || 16.7 || 62 || 4 | |||||||
| 2018 | LAC
| 12 || 3 || 24 || 12 || 186 || 15.5 || 46 || 1 | |||||||
| 2019 | LAC
| 5 || 2 || 16 || 6 || 30 || 5.0 || 13 || 0 | |||||||
| 2021 | SF
| 10 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||
| colspan="2"| | 111 | 37 | 403 | 208 | 3,143 | 15.1 | 69 | 19 |
= Playoffs =
References
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- [https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/travis-benjamin/ Miami Hurricanes bio]
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