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Cornelius Bennett (born August 25, 1965) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1987 to 1995, Atlanta Falcons from 1996 to 1998, and the Indianapolis Colts from 1999 to 2000. Bennett was a five time Pro Bowler, being elected in 1988, and 1990–1993, and was AFC Defensive Player of the Year award twice, in 1988 and in 1991.

Before his NFL career, Bennett played for the University of Alabama from 1983-1986. Bennett was a first selection on the College Football All-America Team 3 times(1984-1986). As a senior, he won the Lombardi Award, SEC player of the year honors, and finished 7th in balloting for the Heisman Trophy. In his 4 seasons there, Bennett recorded 287 tackles, 21.5 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries.

In the NFL, Bennett's talent at the linebacker position helped the teams he played for teams to 5 Super Bowl appearances(4 with Buffalo and 1 with Atlanta), but they lost them all. In his 14 NFL seasons, he recorded 71 sacks, 7 interceptions, 112 return yards, 27 fumble recoveries, 78 fumble return yards, and 2 touchdowns (1 interception and one fumble return).

At the time of his retirement, his 26 defensive fumble recoveries were the third most in NFL history.

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