Cornelius Bennett

Cornelius Bennett
No. 55, 97
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1965-08-25) August 25, 1965 (age 59)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Ensley (Birmingham)
College:Alabama (1983–1986)
NFL draft:1987 / round: 1 / pick: 2
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:1,190
Sacks:71.5
Forced fumbles:31
Interceptions:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cornelius O'Landa Bennett (born August 25, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He 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 19901993, and won the AFC Defensive Player of the Year award twice (1988 and 1991).