Ben Mahdavi
Appearance
Personal information | |
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Born: | Mercer Island, Washington | February 27, 1980
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Mercer Island (WA) |
College: | Washington |
Position: | Linebacker/Long snapper |
Undrafted: | 2003 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Ben Mahdavi is a former American football linebacker and long snapper. Over his two year career, he played for the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and Amsterdam Admirals.
Early life
Mahdavi attended Mercer Island High School in Mercer Island, Washington. There, he was a member of the wrestling team, and also played running back, long snapper and linebacker on the football team. As a senior in high school, Mahdavi won the state wrestling championship.[1]
College career
Mahdavi originally attended the
East–West Shrine Game
.
Education
Mahdavi received his
Communications and an MBA from University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business
.
Professional career
Mahdavi was not selected in the
injured reserve, but was subsequently released on August 6, 2003, after receiving an injury settlement. Shortly after, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts,[4] who ultimately sent him to NFL Europe
for the 2004 season.
References
- ^ "Sports | Mat Classic X / Class 3A State Wrestling Meet -- Bundy Keeps Promise, Wins Title -- Moses Lake Easily Claims 14Th State Team Crown | Seattle Times Newspaper". community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ "Player Bio: Ben Mahdavi - University of Washington Official Athletic Site". www.gohuskies.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ "Ben Mahdavi, LB, Free Agent". Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ^ "Ben Mahdavi, LB, Free Agent". Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.