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49
Games
8
Rush Yards
39
Receptions
297
Rec Yards
Cliff Benson is a former tight end out of Purdue, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 132nd overall pick (round 5) in the 1984 NFL Draft. He played 49 regular-season games from 1984 to 1988.
Draft Details
Cliff Benson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 8 | 39 | 297 |
Career span: 1984–1988.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 1 |  NE |
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| 1 | 1 |  TB |
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| 1 | 2 |  HOU |
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OT | Nebraska |
| 1 | 3 |  NYG |
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OT |  Oregon |
| 1 | 4 |  PHI |
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| 1 | 5 |  KC |
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G |  Baylor |
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NT |  Pittsburgh |
| 1 | 6 |  LAC |
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