Ben Emanuel

Benjamin Franklin Emanuel II (born June 18, 1982) is a former American football free safety. He went to UCLA. He attended Clear Brook High School.

Ben Emanuel
No. 38
Born: (1982-06-18) June 18, 1982
Texas City, Texas, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Free safety
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight216 lb (98 kg)
CollegeUCLA
High schoolClear Brook (TX)
NFL draft2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 171
Career history
As player
2005Carolina Panthers
2005San Francisco 49ers
2006Cleveland Browns
2008Calgary Stampeders
Career stats

Professional career

Emanuel was drafted the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round (171st overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft.[1] He spent time on the practice roster before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers and dressed for 11 games, starting eight, recording 45 tackles, one sack, one interception, and three pass knockdowns. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2006 but did not play.

On March 11, 2008, Emanuel signed as a free agent with the Calgary Stampeders.[2] He did not play.

Fitness Trainer

As a trainer, Ben specializes in weight management and human performance. He trains top business executives, consults celebrity trainers, creates corporate wellness initiatives, works with USTA affiliates in promoting the advancement of Adaptive Tennis for amputees, and spent two years in the Middle East training high profile clients.

Ben is a Corrective Exercise Specialist (PES) and holds a Personal Training Certification (CPT) accredited by the highly coveted National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He approaches fitness with an athlete’s mentality; giving full effort and no excuses. This method has proven efficient in helping his clients reach their personal fitness and performance goals.

Personal life

His cousins, Bert Emanuel, Derrick Johnson, and Dwight Johnson also played for the NFL.

References
  1. "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  2. "Stampeders sign pair of imports". 2008-03-11.


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