Introduction
Bennie Cordell Logan (born December 28, 1989) is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU).
Early years
Logan was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 28, 1989, and grew up with seven brothers and sisters. He attended Red River Senior High School in Coushatta, Louisiana, where he was a defensive end for four years on the Red River Bulldogs high school football team. He was named to the Class 2A all-state first team in his junior and senior seasons. On October 17, 2014 head coach Reginald Prealow retired Bennie's high school number 60 and Bennie was there to accept it.
College
While attending Louisiana State University, Logan played for coach Les Miles's LSU Tigers football team from 2009 to 2012. After redshirting during the 2009 season, he played three games in 2010 and had five tackles, including 0.5 for a loss. In 2011, he played 14 games and had 57 tackles, including 6.5 for a loss, and three quarterback sacks. He had six tackles, including 1.5 for a loss, and one sack in the BCS Championship Game.
In 2012, Logan had 45 tackles, including 5.5 for a loss, and two sacks. He had a season-high nine tackles in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl. He was named an All-American by Pro Football Weekly. After the 2012 season, Logan declared for the NFL draft.
Professional career
2013 NFL Draft
| 40 | Bench | Vertical Jump | Broad Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 30 reps | 25" | 104" |
Logan was selected fifth in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft (67th overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles.
2013
Logan played 16 games and won the starting job 8 games into the season. Logan finished with 27 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 2 run stuffs, and a blocked kick.
2014
Logan played and started all 16 games for the Eagles in 2014. Although he did not record a sack, he was recognized as a solid run stopper. He finished with 57 tackles, 1 pass defended, 1 forced fumble, and finished in the top 10 in the NFL in run stuffs, with 8.
2015
2015 was considered a breakout year for Logan. Logan was praised by Eagles fans as a central part of their defense due to his effectiveness in stopping the run. Logan played and started the first 14 games before going down with a knee injury against Arizona. He finished with 55 tackles, 1 sack, and was tied for 8th in the NFL in run stuffs with 10.