Gene Benhart was drafted No. 311 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #311
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1990
The pick
How Gene Benhart came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1990 classAround pick 311
Who came off the board on either side of Gene Benhart.
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Other QB picks from Western Illinois
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gene Benhart in the 1990 NFL Draft
Gene Benhart is a Quarterback out of Western Illinois selected No. 311 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1990 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Western Illinois has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Gene Benhart drafted?
Gene Benhart was selected No. 311 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/gene-benhart.
What college did Gene Benhart play for?
Gene Benhart played college football at Western Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.
How did Gene Benhart's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/gene-benhart.