Troy Benson

American football player (born 1963)

American football player
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
  • New York Jets (1985–1989)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-East (1984)
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]

References

  1. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "Troy Benson". NFL.
  • Bio from Jets 1988 yearbook
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New York Jets 1985 NFL draft selections
  • Al Toon
  • Lester Lyles
  • Donnie Elder
  • Doug Allen
  • Troy Benson
  • Brian Luft
  • Tony Smith
  • Jeff Deaton
  • Rich Miano
  • Matt Monger
  • Mike Waters
  • Kerry Glenn
  • Brad White
  • Bill Wallace


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