Mitchell Benson was drafted No. 72 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft out of TCU. 41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 41
- Career AV
- 345th at TCU
The pick
How Mitchell Benson came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
TCU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 41
- Career approximate value
- 345th among TCU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 267% of career value
- Final season
- 19912 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Mitchell Benson.
Iowa
Eastern Kentucky
Louisiana
Duke
TCU in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mitchell Benson in the 1989 NFL Draft
Mitchell Benson is a Nose tackle out of TCU selected No. 72 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value TCU has produced 103 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mitchell Benson drafted?
Mitchell Benson was selected No. 72 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/mitchell-benson.
What college did Mitchell Benson play for?
Mitchell Benson played college football at TCU in the Big 12. See every TCU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tcu-horned-frogs.
How did Mitchell Benson's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/mitchell-benson.