Tony Bennett (American football)

For other people named Tony Bennett, see Tony Bennett (disambiguation).

Tony Lydell "Alligator" Bennett (born July 1, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 1990 NFL draft. He finished his professional career with the Indianapolis Colts.^[1] Bennett is the uncle of former NFL running back Michael Bennett.

Tony Bennett

No. 90, 56
Position:	Linebacker Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1967-07-01) July 1, 1967 (age 58) Alligator, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Coahoma County (Clarksdale, Mississippi)
College:	Mississippi
NFL draft:	1990: 1st round, 18th pick
Career history
Green Bay Packers (1990–1993) Indianapolis Colts (1994–1997)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-SEC (1989)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 452 Sacks: 64.5 Forced fumbles: 19 Stats at Pro Football Reference