What happened to Al Blades?
He spent two years with the San Francisco 49ers. In March 2003, he was the passenger of former Plantation High School teammate Martel Johnson who was driving Blades’ 1999 Mazda Millenia when it hit another car which they were racing. Both died in the crash.
Is Al Blades Jr related to Benny Blades?
He’s the son of late former Miami defensive back Al Blades Sr. and the nephew of past Hurricanes stars Bennie Blades and Brian Blades.
Who is the best Canes football player of all time?
There’s no arguing the fact that Edgerrin James was the best running back ever to have played for the Miami Hurricanes.
What is Bennie Blades doing now?
Two decades after he retired from the NFL due to back problems, Blades remains an icon in his hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He made his name here as a football and track star as a youth. He went on to play for some of the greatest college football teams in history just down the road at Miami.
What happened to Al Blades Jr?
Sidelined in December 2020 by his battle with COVID-19 and myocarditis, the 6-1 and 188-pound fourth-year junior continues to rehab from a stress fracture he sustained this spring. Although the team is using caution, coach Manny Diaz has already stated that Blades Jr. will be back for fall camp.
How many children does Bennie Blades have?
He has six kids by six different women and paid out more money than he can count in child support. All of his children are grown, and in his life, but he said he’s still in arrears on some payments.
What college did Bennie Blades go to?
University of MiamiBennie Blades / College
Where is Bennie Blades now?
Where did Bennie Blades go to college?
What NFL team did Bennie Blades play for?
Detroit Lions
Bennie Blades
| No. 36 | |
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| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 |
| Career history | |
| Detroit Lions (1988–1996) Seattle Seahawks (1997) | |
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How many years did Bennie Blades play in the NFL?
ten seasons
Professional career Following his graduation from the University of Miami, Blades entered the 1988 NFL Draft and spent ten seasons in the NFL.
Which college produces most NFL players?
1. Notre Dame. Notre Dame has built a football pedigree over generations that still leads the pack in producing NFL talent, just edging rival USC in the total number of players taken.