| Born: | January 28, 1972 Marion, Iowa, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | Coe College |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1995-1996 | Buffalo Bills |
| 1998 | Scottish Claymores |
Carey Wayne Bender (born January 28, 1972) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) and in Europe. He attended Coe College, where he still holds numerous rushing records. He was given an opportunity to play in the NFL by Buffalo Bills head coach Marv Levy, a fellow Coe College graduate. He played with the Buffalo Bills in 1996 as a member of the team's practice squad. After playing well in the NFL pre-season, he appeared in one game of the regular season, but recorded no carries. He then played for the Scottish Claymores in Europe in 1998.