Troy Benson

American football player (born 1963)
American football player
Troy Benson
No. 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1963-07-30) July 30, 1963 (age 60)
Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College:University of Pittsburgh
NFL draft:1985 / Round: 5 / Pick: 120
Career history
  • New York Jets (1985–1990)
Career NFL statistics
Games played-started:58-43
Sacks:2.0
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Troy B. Benson (born July 30, 1963 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the New York Jets. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Jets.[1] He is the younger brother of former New York Giants tackle Brad Benson[2]

References

  1. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  2. ^ "Troy Benson". NFL.

External links

  • Bio from Jets 1988 yearbook
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New York Jets 1985 NFL draft selections
  • Al Toon
  • Lester Lyles
  • Donnie Elder
  • Doug Allen
  • Troy Benson
  • Brian Luft
  • Tony Smith
  • Jeff Deaton
  • Rich Miano
  • Matt Monger
  • Mike Waters
  • Kerry Glenn
  • Brad White
  • Bill Wallace


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