Cornelius Bennett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cornelius Bennett
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 25, 1965(1965-08-25)
Age	59
Birthplace	Birmingham
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Leo

Cornelius Bennett Biography

Cornelius Bennett is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 25, 1965 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Former linebacker, best famous for his time playing for his time with the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons. He was twice AFC Defensive Player of the year and was named in five Pro Bowls over his legendary career.

He appeared in the Super Bowl with quarterback He played in a Super Bowl with quarterback Chris Chandler as a member of the Falcons. as a player of the Falcons.

Bennett played for the University of Alabama from 1983–1986. Bennett was a first selection on the College Football All-America Team three times (1984–1986). He is one of only two Alabama players to be named to three All- America teams, the other being fellow linebacker Woodrow Lowe. As a senior, he won the Lombardi Award, SEC Player of the Year honors, and finished 7th in the balloting for the Heisman Trophy. In his four seasons at the University of Alabama, Bennett recorded 287 tackles, 21½ sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. His most famous play was in 1986 when he leveled Notre Dame quarterback Steve Beuerlein, immortalized in a painting by artist Daniel Moore titled simply, ‘The Sack.’ In 2005, Bennett was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Bennett and the Colts were unable to come to an agreement on a contract. Bennett was then dealt to the Buffalo Bills from the Colts in a three-way trade that also included Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson and Bills running back Greg Bell. This trade occurred in the fall of the 1987 season, just before the trade deadline, and has been called “the trade of the decade” by The New York Times.

He later got married with Kimberly Bennett.

Cornelius Bennett Net Worth

Cornelius Bennett is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cornelius Bennett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a standout during his time at The University of Alabama, winning the SEC Player of the Year Award. He was later selected to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.

He was the third highest number of fumble recoveries in NFL time with 27.

Cornelius O’Landa Bennett (born August 25, 1965) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1987 to 1995, Atlanta Falcons from 1996 to 1998, and the Indianapolis Colts from 1999 to 2000. Bennett was a five-time Pro Bowler, being elected in 1988, and 1990–1993, and won the AFC Defensive Player of the Year award twice (1988 and 1991).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Cornelius Bennett Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Cornelius Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cornelius Bennett celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Cornelius Bennett

1. Cornelius Bennett played in the NFL for 14 seasons.
2. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro.
3. Bennett won two national championships at Alabama.
4. He was drafted second overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1987.
5. Bennett played for four different teams during his career.
6. He recorded 71 sacks and 27 forced fumbles in his career.
7. Bennett played in six Super Bowls, but never won one.
8. He was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
9. Bennett is considered one of the greatest linebackers of all time.
10. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

What happened to Cornelius Bennett?

Bennett retired from the game of football after the 2000 season. He briefly worked as the chairman of the NFLPA’s former board of directors. He hosts an annual charity golf tournament. He told Tide 100.9 in 2019 he was working on becoming a deacon of his church.

What was Cornelius Bennett nickname?

Bennett was nicknamed “ Biscuit ” by friends because he always had room for one more.

Where did Cornelius Bennett go to college?

The University of Alabama

Is Cornelius Bennett in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Willie Anderson, Cornelius Bennett fail to advance in Hall of Fame selection process. Published: Jan. 05, 2021, 5:57 p.m. After reaching semifinalist status for the first time, Willie Anderson and Cornelius Bennett are not among the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021.

What happened Darryl Talley?

His physical health is in decline, too: Talley suffered a heart attack in his 40s and later discovered he’d played professional football with a broken neck. He is rarely able to sleep more than 90 minutes at a time. And the battering his brain took in head-on collisions, Talley suspects, have compromised his mind.