Thomas Benson (American football)

Thomas Benson
No. 53, 57, 54
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1961-09-06) September 6, 1961
Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High schoolArdmore
CollegeOklahoma
NFL draft1984: 2nd round, 36th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks12.5
Interceptions3
Fumble recoveries7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Carl Benson (born June 9, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners football before being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1984 NFL draft.[1] He played nine seasons in the NFL for four teams.

References

  1. ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.