Arrelious Markus Benn was born on September 8,1988 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.
17 Facts About Arrelious Benn
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Arrelious Benn played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.
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Arrelious Benn played wide receiver, running back, safety, and linebacker in high school, and was named a First-team High School All-American his senior season.
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That year, Arrelious Benn caught 56 passes for 1,039 yards and nine touchdowns, the first Dunbar player to ever crack the 1,000 yard mark.
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Arrelious Benn chose Illinois over Maryland, Notre Dame, Miami, and Florida State.
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Arrelious Benn added 158 yards on 32 carries on the ground, along with returning 10 kickoffs for 280 yards, including a 90-yard kickoff return for touchdown against Penn State, one of his two touchdowns that day.
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Arrelious Benn was named the 2007 Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
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On December 16,2009, following his junior season, Arrelious Benn announced his decision to enter the 2010 NFL draft.
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Arrelious Benn was drafted in the second round, pick 39 overall, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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On March 15,2013, Arrelious Benn was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, along with a 7th-round pick, for a 2013 6th-round pick and a 2014 conditional pick.
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On March 21,2013, Arrelious Benn signed a one-year contract extension through 2014.
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Arrelious Benn was released by the Eagles on May 16,2014.
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Arrelious Benn was placed on injured reserve on August 30,2014.
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Arrelious Benn signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 5,2015.
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Arrelious Benn scored a 51-yard touchdown in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears after catching a simple slant route, sliding to catch the pass, then getting up and running to the end zone without being touched.
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Arrelious Benn was placed on injured reserve on November 18,2017, with a knee injury.
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On February 20,2018, the Jaguars declined the option on Arrelious Benn's contract, making him a free agent.