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Trinity Benson

Trinity Benson (born January 16, 1997) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at East Central.

Trinity Benson
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-16) January 16, 1997 (age 27)
Lewisville, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Lewisville
College:East Central
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:10
Receiving yards:103
Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
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
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

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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, 2019.[5] The Broncos resigned Benson to their practice squad on September 24, 2019.[6]

Detroit Lions

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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)

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On October 11, 2022, Benson was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[9]

Detroit Lions (second stint)

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On November 9, 2022, Benson was signed by the Detroit 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

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On November 7, 2023, Benson was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[13] He was released on November 20.[14]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS Receiving Fumbles
Rec Tgt Yds Avg Lng TD FD Fum Lost
2021 DET 8 3 10 22 103 10.3 24 0 4 0 0
2022 DET 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 9 3 10 22 103 10.3 24 0 4 0 0

Personal life

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In May 2024, Benson began dating professional soccer player Trinity Rodman, the daughter of former NBA player Dennis Rodman.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Trinity Benson - Football". East Central University Athletics. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Stoia, George (August 7, 2021). "Former Division II wide receiver, Trinity Benson, is turning heads at Broncos training camp with his playmaking, speed and unwillingness to give up on NFL dream". The Gazette. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Trinity Benson, East Central (OK), WR, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Broncos Sign 16 College Free Agents Following The 2019 NFL Draft". KCNC-TV. April 29, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  5. ^ Heath, Jon (August 31, 2019). "Broncos announce 36 roster cuts". Broncos Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  6. ^ Kirk, Alexander (September 24, 2019). "Broncos sign Fred Brown to active roster; waive River Cracraft". 9News.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Stapleton, Arnie (August 31, 2021). "Denver Broncos trade WR Trinity Benson to Detroit Lions". APNews.com. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  8. ^ Birkett, Dave (August 31, 2022). "Detroit Lions waive RB Jermar Jefferson, sign 13 to practice squad". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "Broncos sign LS Mitchell Fraboni, WR Trinity Benson to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. October 11, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  10. ^ Reisman, Jeremy (November 9, 2022). "Report: Detroit Lions signing back WR Trinity Benson". Pride Of Detroit. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  11. ^ Risdon, Jeff (November 18, 2022). "Lions place WR Trinity Benson on IR". Lions Wire. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  12. ^ Maakaron, John (August 27, 2023). "Lions Announce 13 Roster Moves, Waive WR Trinity Benson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  13. ^ "Browns sign T Geron Christian and WR James Proche II to the active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  14. ^ "Browns sign QB Joe Flacco to the practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  15. ^ "Trinity Rodman Goes Instagram Official with NFL Receiver Trinity Benson: 'Trinity Squared'". people.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
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