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Jacksonville television station WLTX reported police have ruled out foul play as a cause of death, and said drugs or alcohol do not appear to have been a factor in Benedict's death.
Another local television station, WJXT, reported police were summoned to a home in the San Jose community at about 7 p.m. and found Benedict on a couch.
Benedict's agent, C.J. LaBoy, said the player died of natural causes.
Benedict — generally considered a third- or fourth-round selection in the Draft — started three seasons at Newberry and was named the South Atlantic Conference's top blocker this past season. After the season, the Greer, S.C., resident moved to Jacksonville, Fla., to train for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Jacksonville television station WLTX reported police have ruled out foul play as a cause of death, and said drugs or alcohol do not appear to have been a factor in Benedict's death.
Another local television station, WJXT, reported police were summoned to a home in the San Jose community at about 7 p.m. and found Benedict on a couch.
Benedict's agent, C.J. LaBoy, said the player died of natural causes.
Benedict — generally considered a third- or fourth-round selection in the Draft — started three seasons at Newberry and was named the South Atlantic Conference's top blocker this past season. After the season, the Greer, S.C., resident moved to Jacksonville, Fla., to train for the upcoming NFL Draft.
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Heath Benedict - OG, Newberry College -Benedict is a transfer from Tennessee who played tackle at tiny Newberry College in South Carolina. He is 6′5 333lbs and is best suited for guard in the NFL. Should come off of the board in rounds 3-4.
2008 NFL Draft: Sleepers
By Rich O'Callaghan | March 25th, 2008
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Heath Benedict - OG, Newberry College -Benedict is a transfer from Tennessee who played tackle at tiny Newberry College in South Carolina. He is 6′5 333lbs and is best suited for guard in the NFL. Should come off of the board in rounds 3-4.
2008 NFL Draft: Sleepers
By Rich O'Callaghan | March 25th, 2008
