Bennie Brazell

Bennie Brazell (born June 2, 1982 in Houston, Texas) is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State.

College career
Brazell went to college at Louisiana State University where he was a member of the football team as well as the indoor and outdoor track and field teams. At LSU he played on the 2003 football national championship team and he was a five-time track and field national champion and a 14 time All-American. He was also the 2002 SEC Male Track & Field Freshman of the Year. Brazell was a football and track and field teammate of Xavier Carter while at LSU.

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 Sacramento.

Professional career
Brazell was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was on the injured reserve list for the 2006 season. He failed to make the 53 man roster for the 2007 season.

In 2008, Brazell tried-out for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was not offered a contract.

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

2011 Brazell became the men's sprints and hurdles assistant coach for Louisiana State University.

Personal
Brazell is a former student at Westbury High School in Houston, Texas. His parents are Karen F. Mayes and Bennie Brazell III, brother, Floyd Johns, sister London and son Cameron.