Cliff Benson

Receptions:	39
Receiving yards:	297

Cliff Benson
No. 87, 83, 88, 86
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	August 28, 1961 (age 63); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:	Alan B. Shepard ; (Palos Heights, Illinois)
College:	Purdue
NFL draft:	1984 / round: 5 / pick: 132
Career history
	Atlanta Falcons (1984–1985); San Francisco 49ers (1987); Washington Redskins (1987); New Orleans Saints (1987-1988); Chicago Bears (1989);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Super Bowl champion (XXII); First-team All-Big Ten (1982);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	39
Receiving yards:	297
	Player stats at PFR

Clifford Anthony Benson (born August 28, 1961) is an American former professional football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 1984 NFL draft.^[1] He played for Alan B. Shepard High School in Palos Heights, Illinois.^[2] He played college football at Purdue University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1984 NFL draft.^[3]

References

^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
^ "Alan B. Shepard (Palos Heights, IL) Alumni Pro Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
^ "Cliff Benson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.