Cornelius Bennett

Tackles	1,190
Sacks	71.5
Forced fumbles	31
Interceptions	7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cornelius Bennett
No. 55, 97
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	August 25, 1965; Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	Ensley (Birmingham)
College	Alabama (1983–1986)
NFL draft	1987: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Career history
	Indianapolis Colts (1987)*; Buffalo Bills (1987–1995); Atlanta Falcons (1996–1998); Indianapolis Colts (1999–2000);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	3× First-team All-Pro (1988, 1991, 1992); 5× Pro Bowl (1988, 1990–1993); NFL 1990s All-Decade Team; PFWA All-Rookie Team (1987); Buffalo Bills 50th Anniversary Team; Lombardi Award (1986); Unanimous All-American (1986); 2× First-team All-American (1984, 1985); SEC Player of the Year (1986); 3× First-team All-SEC (1984, 1985, 1986);
Career NFL statistics
Tackles
Tackles	1,190
Sacks	71.5
Forced fumbles	31
Interceptions	7
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
	College Football Hall of Fame

Cornelius O'Landa Bennett (born August 25, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Buffalo Bills from 1987 to 1995, Atlanta Falcons from 1996 to 1998, and the Indianapolis Colts from 1999 to 2000. Bennett was a five-time Pro Bowler, being elected in 1988, and 1990–1993, and won the AFC Defensive Player of the Year award twice (1988 and 1991).