Uwe Benjamin - #8
Senior - CB
5'9 - 184
Far Rockaway, NY
Holy Trinity HS

Uwe Benjamin has secured a role as a second string cornerback and will support T.J. Hill following the loss of star corner Andre Dixon to the Green Bay Packers. Like last year, he will also play a regular role on special teams. 1998: Played in six games...made one stop on the season...played on kickoff and punt return units. 1997: Took on backup role in the Huskies' talented secondary and pushed starters with strong practice efforts. 1996: Made one tackle (in the season opener against Maine)...regular contributor on special teams. 1995: Redshirt season. High School: Earned three letters in football and four in track at Holy Trinity High...All-League in football as a senior captain...returned five kicks for touchdowns in his career, setting a school record...All-League in track as a freshman, sophomore and junior...set school record in the 110 hurdles (15.0). Personal: Born Dec. 18, 1977...Criminal Justice major who hopes to be a lawyer...away from the football field, enjoys dancing and listening to music in spare time...Class of 2000. Career Highs: Tackles, 1 (two times).