Ben Mahdavi

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Ben Mahdavi
Personal information
Born: (1980-02-27) February 27, 1980 (age 44)
Mercer Island, Washington
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Mercer Island (WA)
College: Washington
Position: Linebacker/Long snapper
Undrafted: 2003
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Huskies’ Defensive Team MVP (2002)
  • Guy Flaherty Award (2002)
  • Huskies’ Defensive Team MVP (2001)
  • Chuck Niemi Big Hit Award (2001)

Ben Mahdavi is a former American football linebacker and long snapper. Over his two year career, he played for the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and Amsterdam Admirals.

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Early life

Mahdavi attended Mercer Island High School in Mercer Island, Washington. There, he was a member of the wrestling team, and also played running back, long snapper and linebacker on the football team. As a senior in high school, Mahdavi won the state wrestling championship. [1]

College career

Mahdavi originally attended the University of Utah on a full football scholarship. However, after a short time, he transferred to the University of Washington. However, he did not earn a scholarship, and struggled to find a permanent roster spot for the Huskies, and work odd jobs to pay for school. He originally played long snapper for the Huskies, appearing in 10 games and lettering as a freshman in 1999. Mahdavi later received playing time at linebacker and fullback, and was a captain as a senior. Throughout his senior year, he tallied 85 total tackles, 10 sacks, and four fumble recoveries. [2] Mahdavi also played in the East–West Shrine Game.

Awards and honors

Education

Mahdavi received his BA in Communications and an MBA from University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business.

Professional career

Mahdavi was not selected in the 2003 NFL draft. However, he later signed with the Atlanta Falcons. [8] On July 31, 2003, he suffered a broken foot, which required surgery. He was placed on injured reserve, but was subsequently released on August 6, 2003, after receiving an injury settlement. Shortly after, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts, [9] who ultimately sent him to NFL Europe for the 2004 season. Mahdavi has since received an MBA from Washington and is a partner at Quiet Capital in the Bay Area. [10]

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  3. ↑ "Jewish Sports Review, September/October 2000 issue (Vol. 2, No. 8, Issue 21)". www.jewsinsports.org. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  4. ↑ "ESPNMAG.com - The Blitz: The Hot 100". www.espn.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Player Bio: Ben Mahdavi - University of Washington Official Athletic Site". University of Washington Athletics. April 18, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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