Mitchell Benson

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Mitchell Benson
No. 95
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1967-05-30) May 30, 1967 (age 55)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:302 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school: Fort Worth (TX) Eastern Hills
College: TCU
NFL Draft: 1989  / Round: 3 / Pick: 72
Career history

Mitchell Benson (born May 30, 1967) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played for the Indianapolis Colts from 1989 to 1990 and for the San Diego Chargers in 1991. [1] [2] He was drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 1989 NFL Draft. [3]

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References

  1. "Mitchell Benson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
  2. "Mitchell Benson, DT". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
  3. "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.