Trinity Benson
American football player (born 1997)
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Trinity Benson (born January 16, 1997) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at East Central.
Lewisville, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born | January 16, 1997 Lewisville, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Lewisville | ||||||
| College | East Central | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2019: undrafted | ||||||
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College career
Benson played college football for the East Central Tigers.[1] He rushed for 324 yards and five touchdowns with 507 yards and four touchdowns on 45 receptions as a senior and was named first-team All-Great American Conference.[2]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 5 ft 11+1⁄4 in (1.81 m) | 182 lb (83 kg) | 32+1⁄8 in (0.82 m) | 9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) | 4.44 s | 1.60 s | 2.54 s | 4.25 s | 6.87 s | 40.5 in (1.03 m) | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | 15 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[3] | ||||||||||||
Denver Broncos (first stint)
Benson signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2019.[4] He was cut by the team at the end of training camp on August 31.[5] The Broncos re-signed Benson to their practice squad on September 24.[6]
Detroit Lions (first stint)
On August 31, 2021, the Broncos traded Benson and a sixth-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft to the Detroit Lions in exchange for fifth- and seventh-round selections in the 2022 NFL draft.[7]
On August 30, 2022, Benson was waived by the Lions.[8]
Denver Broncos (second stint)
On October 11, 2022, Benson was signed to the Broncos practice squad.[9]
Detroit Lions (second stint)
On November 9, 2022, Benson was signed by the Lions off the Broncos practice squad.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on November 18.[11] Benson was waived on August 27, 2023.[12]
Cleveland Browns
On November 7, 2023, Benson was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[13] He was released on November 20.[14]
NFL career statistics
Personal life
In May 2024, Benson began dating professional soccer player Trinity Rodman, the daughter of former NBA player Dennis Rodman.[15]