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Edgar Bennett
#32 | Running Back | Chicago Bears | Roster

Profile | Statistics | Career Notes
Through January 2, 2000
RUSHINGRECEIVINGFUMBLES
YR
1999
G
16
GS
1
 ATT
6
YDS
28
AVG
4.7
LNG
15
TD
0
 REC
14
YDS
116
AVG
8.3
LNG
34
TD
0
 FUM
1
REC
0
YDS
2

Profile

Height: 6-0
Weight: 218 lbs.
Born: February 15, 1969
College: Florida State
Drafted: Selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round (103rd pick overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft.
Acquired: Signed with the Chicago Bears as a free agent on Feb. 20, 1998, agreeing to a four-year, $6.2 million contract.

College
Four year-starter for the Seminoles (1987, 1989-91) ... Granted medical redshirt after two games in 1988 due to broken hand ... Rushed 296 times for 1,246 yards (4.2 avg.) and 13 TDs in collegiate career ... Also caught 93 passes for 1,095 yards (11.8 avg.) and seven touchdowns ...Honorable mention All-American selection by Football News as a senior ... Regarded by many as best blocker in the nation at his position upon graduation ... Received his degree in political science.

Personal
Nicknamed "Rush 34" ... First-team class 4A all-Florida selection in football in Jacksonville where his father is head basketball coach ... Letterwinner in basketball and track ... Spokesman for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters association in Jacksonville ... Started the Edgar Bennett Foundation in 1993 which benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters, donates an athletic scholarship to FSU, and helps underpriveledged kids to learn a vocation or trade.


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