Troy Benson
#54
LB
LB
| Height: | 6'2" |
| Weight: | 235 lbs |
| Age: | 45 |
| Years With Jets: | 1986-89 |
| College: | Pittsburgh |
Emerged as starting LlLB in 1987 and finished tied for 2nd on team with 83 tackles ... led defense with 14 tackles vs. Colts and 8 vs. Cincinnati ... was special teams standout and backup RILB in 1986 ... biggest asset is his play against the run ... made squad and earned starting position after outstanding preseasons in 1986 and 1987 when he led team in tackles ... spent 1985 on IR with ankle injury ... led Pittsburgh defense in tackles in junior and senior years ... majored in criminology ... brother Brad was Pro Bowl LT for Giants ... wife Jeryl.
From 1988 Jets yearbook
