Personal
Born 12/28/82 in Midland, Texas … full name is Cedric Myron Benson … a liberal arts major … active in UT’s community service program … served as mentor at a local elementary school … lists playing basketball and video games among his hobbies … has worked as a lifeguard during the summer.

The Benson File
Favorite thing about UT football: The competition
Favorite thing about visit to UT: The people I have met
I started playing football at age: 13
Favorite actor/actress: Arnold Schwarzenegger/Gwyneth Paltrow
Nobody knows how much I like to: Relax
Favorite TV show: Martin
My sports heroes as a kid were: Barry Sanders, Michael Jordan
My dream as a college football player: To be the best ever
The biggest influence on my football career is: Ricky Williams