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Former NFL and Texas Longhorns running back Cedric Benson died this weekend in a motorcycle accident at age 36.
Benson played for the Longhorns from 2001 to 2004, totaling 5,540 rushing yards, ranking ninth in NCAA history. In 2005, he was drafted fourth by the Chicago Bears. He has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers during his eight-year NFL career.
A number of former and current players and coaches have responded to Benson's death on social media, including former Longhorns QB Vince Young, former Longhorns coach Mack Brown and former Longhorns and RFL Ricky Williams:
Make sure you live because you never know when God will call you at home! Tell someone you love them …#resteasy trainer Drake brother Cedric Benson cousin PJ Peter SIMON! ???? near the house pic.twitter.com/VHd9IzkLCa
– Vince Young (@VinceYoung10) August 18, 2019
Saddened by information on the death of Cedric Benson. We coached a lot of tough players, but none was harder than Cedric. It was a real spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family on this sad day. pic.twitter.com/6afR0AFiJW
– Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) August 18, 2019
I woke up with the awful news of the passing of Cedric Benson. My heart hurts for him and his family. Sending love, peace and blessings in their own way. Party too early my brother. Rest well young king. We will really miss you …. ?? #Dispared, but never forgotten #BearDown pic.twitter.com/lxFhAduZ8c
– Thomas Q. Jones (@thomasqjones) August 18, 2019
To my man, Cedric B., I remember hearing all those football stories about you when the bears wrote you 4th place. You and I have always got along well, even with pads, that I hit you or hit you a little harder than … https://t.co/bCTxktKQfQ
– Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) August 18, 2019
R.I.P Cedric Benson pic.twitter.com/dLoIIOd3zY
– Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) August 18, 2019
My condolences to the Benson family. Never easy when someone is part of the fellowship. Especially when he is young. I was only with Ced 4 a Go but the few interviews I had with him, I could say that he was a different type of guy that I enjoyed. Do not take anything 4 granted. Recognition
– Ryan Grant (@ RyanGrant25) August 18, 2019
Very sad day. I have just learned that my son CB is dead. Our prayers are with his family. We will miss you. #RIPCedricBenson
– Donald Driver (@ Donald_Driver80) August 18, 2019
Rest In Peace to Cedric Benson, A Texas Legend Left Too Early pic.twitter.com/RthHjygryQ
– Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 18, 2019
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