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
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Troy B. Benson (born July 30, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and 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.


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