Michael Bennett (football player)
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| Michael Bennett | |
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| Date of birth | August 13, 1978 (age 28) |
| Place of birth |  Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Wisconsin |
| NFL Draft | 2001 / Round 1 / Pick 27 |
| Pro Bowls | 2002 |
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| 2001-2005 2006 2006-Present |
Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints Kansas City Chiefs |
Michael Bennett (born August 13, 1978 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL.
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[edit] High school career
Bennett attended Milwaukee Tech High School. As a senior, he was ranked the top football player in the state, and was an All-State selection. In the 1998 state track meet, he set records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes.
[edit] College career
Bennett attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was a standout in football and in track as a sprinter. He spent two years as a backup to Ron Dayne, but, as a junior, he rushed for 1,592 yards and scored ten touchdowns, despite missing two games due to injury. In track, he posted personal best times of 10.18 in the 100-meter dash, and 20.66 seconds in the 200-meter dash.
[edit] NFL career
Bennett was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. As a rookie in 2001, Bennett was thrust into a starting role after the sudden retirement of star running back Robert Smith. In 2002, Bennett rushed for 1,296 yards and added 351 yards receiving on his way to the Pro Bowl. Unfortunately, his career was stalled due to injuries the following year. Because of Bennett's perceived fragility, the Vikings drafted a number of running backs to replace him: Onterrio Smith, Mewelde Moore, and Ciatrick Fason.
The Vikings released Bennett at the conclusion of the 2005 season due to his persistent injury problems. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints to serve as the backup to Deuce McAllister. After the addition of Reggie Bush, Bennett was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth round draft choice. He is the backup to Larry Johnson.
[edit] The NFL's Fastest Man
Bennett was clocked running a 40 yard dash in 4.27 in his pro day workout at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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