DE · Detroit Lions
Charles Benson
Age 65 · 191 cm (6'3") · 121 kg · Born Nov 21, 1960 · Baylor
NFL career
1983
debut year
1987
last season
5
seasons
—
jersey
College: Baylor
1983 NFL Draft
Rd 3
round
#76
overall pick
MIA
drafted by
Other "Benson" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
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1983 NFL Draft · Round 3 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#57
#58
#59
#61
#62
#63
#64
#65
George Achica
DT · BAL
#58
Tim Joiner
LB · HOU
#59
Blanchard Montgomery
LB · SFO
#60
Clint Sampson
WR · DEN
#61
Albert Lewis
FS · KAN
#62
Glen Young
WR · PHI
#62
Glen Young
LB · PHI
#63
Jamie Williams
TE · NYG
#64
Dave Duerson
DB · CHI
#65
John Tice
TE · NOR
#66
Cliff Austin
RB · NOR
#67
Mike Cofer
K · DET
DE peers of the era
Other DEs who debuted within five seasons of Charles Benson.
Born on November 21
Honor Jackson
1948 · New York Giants
Bill Story
1951 · Kansas City Chiefs
Larry Riley
1954 · New York Jets
John Goodman
1958 · Pittsburgh Steelers
Chuck Slaughter
1958 · New Orleans Saints
Kyle Whittingham
1959 · Los Angeles Rams
Dan Benish
1960 · Washington Commanders
Mike Knox
1962 · Denver Broncos