ESPN 4-star junior tight end Christian Bentancur recently made his second visit to Arkansas.
Bentancur, 6-5, 235, of Woodstock (Ill.) Marian Central Catholic, and his parents visited Arkansas in June and again for the Alabama game on Oct. 1.
“It was great to get back and see the atmosphere of the game day,” he said of his second visit.
He has more than 30 offers from schools such as Arkansas, Ohio State, Florida State, Oklahoma, Michigan, Penn State, Texas A&M and Tennessee.
ESPN also rates him the No. 3 tight end and No. 116 overall recruit in the 2024 class.
Nickname: Cbanz
Favorite thing about playing TE: Catching touchdowns
Tight ends coach Dowell Loggains is: A great coach to talk to not only about football, but also about life.
Funniest football moment: Teammate cramping while running for a touchdown
If I couldn't play football, I would want to star in: Basketball
My mom is always on me to do: The dishes
Must-watch TV: The Flash
Love or hate rollercoasters: Love
What super power would you choose if given the option: To stop time
My two pet peeves are: Being fake and chewing with your mouth open
If you could meet a famous person, who would it be: Kobe Bryant
My hidden talent is: Connect 4
Your favorite fast-food chain and why: Panda Express, because it’s great food, calories and a bang for your buck.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Chipotle burritos
I will never ever eat: Pickles
Favorite junk food: Twinkies
My favorite sweet-tooth craving is: Pop tarts
Strangest thing I’ve ever eaten: Alligator
Who is your all-time celebrity crush: Margot Robbie
If you could live anywhere, where would that be: Carolinas
I’m terrified of: Snakes
Most unusual place you’ve fallen asleep: In a barn
Love or hate horror movies and why: Love, because they get the adrenaline going
Cat or dog person and why: Dogs because they play more and are much cuter
Do you think aliens exist: Yes
I get emotional when: Things happen to family
Which do you prefer Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram or Tik Tok: Instagram
Best advice I’ve received: Don’t try to be anyone but yourself
Role model and why: Kobe Bryant, because of his mindset
Three words to describe me: Swag, tall, fun
People would be surprised that I: Am kind of a nerd