Cedric Benson, a former NFL running back and fourth overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night, his attorney said. He was 36.
Cedric Benson, a former NFL running back and fourth overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, died in Austin over the weekend. He was 36.
Benson, who is ranked second in the University of Texas' history for most rushing yards, played for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers in the NFL. He also led the Bengals to the playoffs in 2011. Benson was a star player on the University of Texas Longhorns between 2001 and 2004 under former coach Mack Brown, who in a statement on Sunday celebrated the running back for his"tough" playing style.
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