Bennie Brazell (born June 2, 1982) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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. In 2011, Brazell became the LSU Tigers track and field sprints and hurdles assistant coach.

College career

Brazell went to

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where he was a member of the

team as well as the indoor and outdoor

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teams. At LSU he played on the 2003 football national championship team and he was a 14 time

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. Brazell was a football and track and field teammate of Xavier Carter while at LSU.

Track and field

Brazell was a 2004 Olympic Games finalist in the 400 meter hurdles. His career best time was 47.67 seconds, achieved in June 2005 in

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. He was a five-time track and field national champion. He was also the 2002 SEC Male Track & Field Freshman of the Year.

Personal bests

Professional career

Football

2006 LSU Pro Day 2006 NFL Draft
Brazell was drafted by the

in the seventh round of the

. 2006 season
He was on the

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list for the 2006 season. 2007 season
He failed to make the 53 man roster for the 2007 season. 2008 season
In 2008, Brazell tried out for the

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but was not offered a contract. 2010 season
In 2010, Brazell played for the

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of the United Football League (UFL).

Rugby

In 2010, Brazell was added to the roster of the USA Rugby Sevens squad. His first match was in the tour to Fiji.

Coaching career

In 2011, Brazell became the men's sprints and hurdles assistant coach for the LSU Tigers track and field team.

Personal

Brazell is a former student at Westbury High School in

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. His Brother, Floyd Anthony Johns Jr, is an action film American stuntman.

References

External links

LSUSports.net Football Bio

LSUSports.net Track & Field Bio

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Brazell, Bennie 1982 births Living people Players of American football from Houston Rugby union players from Texas American football wide receivers LSU Tigers football players LSU Tigers track and field athletes Cincinnati Bengals players Florida Tuskers players LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers track and field coaches American male hurdlers Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes for the United States NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships winners 21st-century American sportsmen