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Bennie Blades
S ·Seattle Seahawks ·#36 ·Last played 1997

Bennie Blades

Age60 BornSep 3, 1966 Height183 cm (6'0") Weight100 kg CollegeMiami Draft1988 · Rd 1 · #3 Seasons10
Career
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At a glance

Seahawks hub
Last team
Seattle SeahawksThrough the 1997 season
Franchise profile
1988 NFL Draft
1Round
#3Overall pick
Selected by Detroit Lions · from Miami (FL)
Full 1988 draft

Other "Blades" players in NFL history

Different players, same surname, ordered by most recent.

All matches →
H.B. Blades ILB · 2007 · Commanders
Al Blades DB · 2001 · 49ers
Brian Blades WR · 1988 · Seahawks

Career badges

Retired 10-year career First-round pick

Miami alumni in the NFL

Other NFL players who attended Miami.

David Blay Jr. DT · 2026 · Patriots
Andy Borregales K · 2025 · Patriots
Anthony Campbell DT · 2025 · Packers
Cade McDonald WR · 2025 · Browns
Cam Ward QB · 2025 · Titans
Damien Martinez RB · 2025 · Packers
Elijah Arroyo TE · 2025 · Seahawks
Francisco Mauigoa LB · 2025 · Jets
Jalen Rivers OT · 2025 · Bengals
Reid Holskey OT · 2025 · Giants

1988 NFL Draft · Round 1 class

Other players selected in the same round.

Full draft →
#1
Aundray Bruce DE · ATL
#2
Neil Smith DE · KAN
#4
Paul Gruber OT · TAM
#5
Rickey Dixon DB · CIN
#6
Tim Brown WR · RAI
#6
Tim Brown WR · RAI
#7
Sterling Sharpe WR · GNB
#8
Dave Cadigan G · NYJ
#9
Terry McDaniel DB · RAI
#10
Eric Moore OT · NYG
#10
Eric Moore DE · NYG
#11
Michael Irvin WR · DAL

S peers of the era

Other Ss who debuted within five seasons of Bennie Blades.

All Ss →
Anthony Newman Debut 1988 · #30 · Raiders
Brian Washington Debut 1988 · #29 · Chiefs
Chet Brooks Debut 1988 · 49ers
James Washington Debut 1988 · Commanders
Jarvis Williams Debut 1988 · Giants
William White Debut 1988 · #35 · Falcons
Adrian White Debut 1987 · Patriots
Bill Callahan Debut 1987 · Bills

Born on September 3

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