Cedric Benson

Cedric Myron Benson (December 28, 1982 – August 17, 2019) was an American football running back. He played college football for the University of Texas. He was recognized as All-American for his good college performance. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft, and also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers.

Benson with the Bengals in 2011
No. 32
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1982-12-28)December 28, 1982 Midland, Texas, U.S.
Died:	August 17, 2019(2019-08-17) (aged 36) Austin, Texas, U.S.
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Career information
High school:	Midland (TX) Lee
College:	Texas
NFL Draft:	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
Career history
Chicago Bears (2005–2007) Cincinnati Bengals (2008–2011) Green Bay Packers (2012)
Career highlights and awards
College Third-team All-Big 12 (2001) Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2001) Second-team All-Big 12 (2002) 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2003, 2004) Doak Walker Award (2004) Consensus All-American (2004) AT&T ESPN All-American Player of the Year (2004) NFL Ed Block Courage Award (2010)
Career statistics
Rushing attempts: 1,600 Rushing yards: 6,017 Rushing touchdowns: 32 Receptions: 120 Receiving yards: 833 Receiving touchdowns: 1 Player stats at NFL.com

On August 17, 2019, Benson and a female passenger were killed in an overnight motorcycle crash with a minivan on RM 2222 in Austin, Texas. Benson and the passenger were found dead at the scene, and two passengers in the minivan were injured.

Cedric Benson Media

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  Cedric Benson practicing at the Chicago Bears 2007 Training Camp.

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  Benson running after taking a handoff from Carson Palmer against the New York Jets in the 2009–10 AFC wild card game.