Thomas Benson (American football)

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Thomas Benson
No. 53, 57, 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1961-09-06) September 6, 1961 (age 62)
Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Ardmore
College:Oklahoma
NFL draft:1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:120
Tackles:491
Sacks:12.5
Interceptions:3
Fumbles:7
Player stats at PFR

Thomas Carl Benson (born June 9, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners football before being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1984 NFL draft.[1] He played nine seasons in the NFL for four teams.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.