Michael Bennett (American football player, 1978)
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Position (s): running back |
Jersey numbers: 23, 26, 29, 32 |
| born on August 13, 1978 in Milwaukee , Wisconsin | |
| Career information | |
| Active : 2001 - 2010 | |
| NFL Draft : 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27 | |
| College : Wisconsin – Madison | |
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| Erlaufene yards | 3,703 |
| Yards per run | 4.4 |
| Run touchdowns | 13 |
| Captive yards | 1.294 |
| Yards per passport receipt | 8.1 |
| Captured touchdowns | 6th |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
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Michael Antwon Bennett (born August 13, 1978 in Milwaukee , Wisconsin ) is a retired American football player . He played in the position of running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the 27th player in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft . He was one of the fastest runners in the NFL, taking only 4.13 seconds in the 40-yard sprint on Pro Day , the second-best value in NFL history behind Bo Jackson , who took just 4.12 seconds.
NFL
Minnesota Vikings
Bennett was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft . As a rookie , Bennett was already a starter after the Vikings' previous running back Robert Smith unexpectedly resigned. In the 2002 season , Bennett ran 1,296 yards and caught for 351 yards, which brought him to the Pro Bowl . However, afterwards his career stalled due to an injury. The Vikings sacked Bennett at the end of the 2005 season due to an ongoing injury and handling problems with the ball.
New Orleans Saints
2006 signed the New Orleans Saints Bennett as a substitute for Deuce McAllister . After the Saints signed Reggie Bush in the 2006 NFL Draft , they traded Bennet for a four-round pick for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs
Bennett spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs .
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 16, 2007, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed by the Chiefs after two running backs Carnell Williams and Michael Pittman injured themselves . On February 15, 2008, Bennett was re-engaged by the Buccaneers. He was released again on November 11, 2008.
San Diego Chargers
On November 12, 2008, Bennett was signed by the San Diego Chargers . He was released on March 19, 2010.
Oakland Raiders
Bennett signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders on May 6, 2010 . He was released on September 5, 2011.
Personal
Bennett is the nephew of former Green Bay Packer and Indianapolis Colts linebacker / defensive end Tony Bennett .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Michael Antwon Bennett Arrested: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Accessed March 23, 2017 .
- ↑ Kevin Acee: Michael Bennett looks quick, fresh in practice. August 4, 2009, accessed November 29, 2015 .
- ↑ Stephen F. Holder: Bucs running back Michael Bennett not surprised by release. (No longer available online.) November 12, 2008, archived from the original on December 8, 2015 ; accessed on November 29, 2015 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Ed Pahule: Former Milwaukee Tech football star arrested. May 3, 2012, accessed November 29, 2015 .
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| SURNAME | Bennett, Michael |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bennett, Michael Antwon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American football player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 13, 1978 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Milwaukee , Wisconsin |