Cedric Benson

Cedric Benson
Benson with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011
No. 32
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1982-12-28)December 28, 1982
Midland, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 2019(2019-08-17) (aged 36)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolLee (Midland)
CollegeTexas (2001–2004)
NFL draft2005: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts1,600
Rushing yards6,017
Rushing touchdowns32
Receptions120
Receiving yards833
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cedric Myron Benson (December 28, 1982 – August 17, 2019) was an American professional football player who spent eight years as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and won the Doak Walker Award in 2004. He was selected by Chicago with the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft.