Ben Hummel

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Ben Hummell
Personal information
Born: (1966-08-22) August 22, 1966 (age 57)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Rockwall
(Rockwall, Texas)
College: SMU (1984-1986)
UCLA (1987)
Position: Linebacker
NFL draft: 1988  / Round: 12 / Pick: 317
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:Import
Career CFL statistics
GP:8
Total tackles:14
Sacks:8

Benjamin D. Hummel (born August 22, 1966) is an American former football linebacker. He played college football at UCLA. He was then drafted in the 12th round (317th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He then played for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Hummel spent three years as a starting linebacker for SMU, but due to sanctions against the school for illegal payments to players, the teams 1987 season was canceled. He then decided to transfer to UCLA, a school he was recruit by before choosing SMU. [1] Due to the rather unusual situation, the players were allowed to transfer without losing eligibility and without having to redshirt for a year. [2]

Hummel was drafted in the 12th round (317th overall) of the 1988 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. On July 6, 1988, he signed his rookie contract with the Cowboys. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Dodds, Tracy (April 15, 1987). "Latest in UCLA Football: Axman, Aikman : Offensive Coordinator, Quarterback Give Bruins' Offense a New Look". LATimes . Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  2. ↑ Dodds, Tracy (March 11, 1987). "UCLA Gets Two SMU Starting Football Players". LATimes.com . Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Names in the News". LATimes.com . July 7, 1988. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
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