Troy Benson

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Troy Benson
No. 54
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1963-07-30) July 30, 1963 (age 61)
Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Altoona Area
(Altoona, Pennsylvania)
College: Pittsburgh
NFL draft: 1985  / Round: 5 / Pick: 120
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:2.0
Interceptions:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

Troy B. Benson (born July 30, 1963) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the New York Jets. He was selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL draft. [1] He is the younger brother of former New York Giants tackle Brad Benson. [2]

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References

  1. "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. "Troy Benson". NFL.