wltx.com - 3/27/2008
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Jacksonville, FL (WLTX) - According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Newberry College lineman Heath Benedict was found dead in his Florida home. Benedict, a transfer from Tennessee, just finished his college career last season, becoming the first player from Newberry College to compete in the Under Armour Senior Bowl. He seemed to have a bright professional future ahead, though: some ...
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DRAFT PROSPECT BENEDICT DIES
ProFootballTalk.com —
Heath Benedict, an offensive lineman who played at Newberry College and who was expected to be a mid-round draft choice in 2008, died on Wednesday . Benedict, 25, played initially at Tennessee and then transferred to the Division II school. The Sporting News draft guide had Benedict ranked as the ninth-best guard in the class, and projected him to be a fourth-round selection. A source with knowledge of the situation says that police have ruled out foul play. Published reports indicate that drugs and alcohol have been ruled out as well.
Draft prospect passes away
Railbird Central —
NFL Draft prospect Heath Benedict has died. How he died is, as of yet, undetermined. Railbird Central wrote about the prospects of Benedict possibly being drafted by the Green Bay Packers back in January. I became enamored with his style of play during the Senior Bowl and his small college story. It's too bad he never got the chance to play in the NFL. ...
Tragic story out of Jacksonville
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... A 25-year-old draft prospect named Heath Benedict from tiny Newberry College was found dead in his Florida home Wednesday. Benedict, a transfer from the University of Tennessee who played guard, was projected to go in the fourth round by several draft experts. ...
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