University of Texas Athletics

Cedric Benson

Induction:
2014
Class:
2004

Inducted in 2014 and a native of Midland, Texas, he starred at running back for the Longhorns from 2001–04, establishing himself as one of the most dominant players in program history. As a senior, he earned first-team All-America honors and won the Doak Walker Award after rushing for 1,834 yards and 19 touchdowns. He finished his Texas career ranked second on UT’s all-time rushing list and seventh in NCAA FBS history with 5,540 rushing yards, while his 64 career rushing touchdowns remain second in school history. The only Longhorn to rush for 1,000 or more yards in four consecutive seasons, he was a four-time All-Big 12 selection who totaled 25 career 100-yard games and a UT-record 1,112 carries. He earned Freshman All-America and Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year honors in 2001 and was twice voted UT’s Offensive MVP before being selected third overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2005 NFL Draft and going on to play eight seasons in the NFL. Benson passed away on August 17, 2019.

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