Thomas Benson (American football)

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Thomas Benson
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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 (OK)
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 a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft. [1] He played nine seasons in the NFL for four teams.

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References

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