Bennie Logan
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Logan in the 2013 NFL season. | |
| No. 96 Philadelphia Eagles | |
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| Position: | Nose tackle |
Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | December 28, 1989 |
| Place of birth: | Coushatta, Louisiana |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Coushatta (LA) Red River |
| College: | Louisiana State |
| NFL draft: | 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67 |
Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014 | |
| Tackles: | 84 |
| Quarterback sacks: | 2.0 |
| Forced fumbles: | 0 |
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Stats at NFL.com | |
Bennie Cordell Logan (born December 28, 1989) is an American football nose tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.
Early years
Logan was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up with seven brothers and sisters. He attended Red River Senior High School in Coushatta, Louisiana, where he was a defensive end for four years on the Red River Bulldogs high school football team. He was named to the Class 2A all-state first team in his junior and senior seasons. On October 17, 2014 head coach Reginald Prealow retired Bennie's high school number 60 and Bennie was there to accept it. [1]
College
While attending Louisiana State University, Logan played for coach Les Miles' LSU Tigers football team from 2009 to 2012. After redshirting during the 2009 season, he played three games in 2010 and had five tackles, including 0.5 for a loss. In 2011, he played 14 games and had 57 tackles, including 6.5 for a loss, and three quarterback sacks. He had six tackles, including 1.5 for a loss, and one sack in the BCS Championship Game.[1]
In 2012, Logan had 45 tackles, including 5.5 for a loss, and two sacks.[2] He had a season-high nine tackles in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.[3] He was named an All-American by Pro Football Weekly.[4] After the 2012 season, Logan declared for the NFL draft.[5]
Professional career
2013 NFL Draft
| 40 | Bench | Vertical Jump | Broad Jump |
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| N/A | 30 reps | 25" | 104" |
Logan was selected fifth in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft (67th overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bennie Logan Bio". lsusports.net. July 9, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Bennie Logan". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Bennie Logan". espn.go.com. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ↑ Nawrocki, Nolan. "PFW 2012 All-America team". profootballweekly.com. December 11, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ↑ Batten, Sammy. "South View's Greg Gilmore bound for LSU on Signing day". fayobserver.com. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ↑ Gonzalez, John. "Eagles select LSU DT Bennie Logan in third round". csnphilly.com. April 26, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com • ESPN • Pro-Football-Reference
- LSU Tigers bio
- Philadelphia Eagles bio
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