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Donnell Bennett

Donnell Bennett Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins.

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PositionFullback
Personal information
Born (1972-09-14) September 14, 1972
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolCardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale)
CollegeMiami (FL)
NFL draft1994: 2nd round, 58th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards1,941
Average per carry3.7
Rushing touchdowns17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donnell Bennett Jr. (born September 14, 1972)1 is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins.

Bennett attended Cardinal Gibbons High School. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected 58th overall in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft.2 He is married to Adrienne Bennett and has four sons: Matthew, Donnell III, Coleman, and Caden.3

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  1. "ESPN.com: Washington Redskins Roster". ESPN. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  2. "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  3. "UM, NFL Standout Donnell Bennett Steals The Spotlight". Miami.cbslocal. July 3, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2021.