LOOK: Texas to honor late RB Cedric Benson with special helmet decal
Tragedy struck Austin, Texas not long ago, when former Longhorns and NFL running back Cedric Benson was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. He was just 36.
As an honor to his memory, Texas will wear special helmet decals this season. A special sticker with Benson’s No. 32 will be worn on the back of the Longhorns’ traditional white helmets.
The University of Texas released images on Monday:
Lids are ready. 🤘#ThisIsTexas #HookEm pic.twitter.com/9HC8tcxlty
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) August 26, 2019
Benson was a member of the Texas football program from 2001-04, rushing for 5,540 yards and 64 touchdowns in his four-year career. He went on to be the No. 4 overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Benson had an eight-year NFL career that spanned from 2005-2012. He played for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers.
Texas opens the 2019 season against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Aug. 31.