He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.

After totaling over 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie season, Benjamin missed his sophomore year with a torn ACL.

[4] At the 2010 Glades Central Invitational, he took gold in the long jump event, recording a career-best leap of 6.48 meters (21'3").

[10][11][12] Sports Illustrated named Benjamin to their All-American first-team and he was also selected to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Second-team by the coaches and All-ACC Third-team by media.

[14][15] Benjamin's size, physicality, and high-pointing ability drew parallels to players including Alshon Jeffery and Plaxico Burress.

[16][17] While many scouts were concerned about his hands and a current lack of precise route running at this point, many projected him as a first-round pick due to his potential.

"However, there's one thing about wide receivers with only one year of college production (like Benjamin at FSU) and it's a little sobering when you look at the names on that list: Stephen Hill, Greg Little, Devin Thomas, Anthony Gonzalez," Mayock said.

[21][22] After losing Steve Smith, Brandon LaFell, Ted Ginn Jr., and Domenik Hixon in the offseason, the Panthers chose Benjamin high in the draft.

[27] Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said to reporters Benjamin's tape reminded him of a young Plaxico Burress.

Green, Demaryius Thomas, Percy Harvin, Brandin Cooks, and Mike Williams as the only rookie first-round wide receivers to catch a touchdown reception during their debut performance.

[31] Additionally, Benjamin's 92 yards were the seventh-most for a wide receiver in the first game of his rookie season behind Anquan Boldin, Randy Moss, Eddie Royal, DeSean Jackson, Julian Edelman, Demaryius Thomas, and Allen Hurns.

[35] Furthermore, Benjamin and Marques Colston were the only rookies in 30 years to gain 300 receiving yards and catch three touchdown passes in their team's first four games.

[37] In the Panthers Week 8 matchup against the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, Benjamin racked up 94 yards against the All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.

[42] Benjamin tore his ACL in a joint training camp practice with the Miami Dolphins, ending his 2015 season.

[44][45] He had no receptions in Week 3, and though he caught a pass in every remaining game that season, his yardage totals were erratic and never again broke 100.

[64] He blamed Giants coach Joe Judge following his release, feeling he was not given a proper chance and calling his tenure in New York a "hoax".

[65] As of 2017[update]'s NFL off-season, Benjamin held at least ten Panthers franchise records, including: