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Cedric Benson, NFL Player, Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Age 36
Read full article: Cedric Benson, NFL Player, Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Age 36Former Texas star Cedric Benson was killed in a motorcycle crash in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, his family confirmed to the Austin American-Statesman. Benson was a four-year starter for the Longhorns from 2001-04, totaling more than 5,000 rushing yards and accounting for 67 total touchdowns during his college career. Benson went on to be selected fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears and played eight years in the league. Benson was a Texas football legend coming out of Midland Lee High School with three state championships to his name. (This article was originally published by CBS Sports on Aug. 18)RELATED CONTENT:Peter Fonda, 'Easy Rider' Star, Dead at 79Grant Thompson, YouTube Star, Dead at 38 After Paragliding AccidentGabe Khouth, 'Once Upon a Time' Actor, Dead at 46