Ben Mahdavi

Ben Mahdavi
Personal information
Born:	February 27, 1980 (age 44); Mercer Island, Washington
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
	Atlanta Falcons (2003); Indianapolis Colts (2003); Amsterdam Admirals (2004)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Guy Flaherty Award (2002); Chuck Niemi Big Hit Award (2001);

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[edit]

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[edit]

Mahdavi originally attended the University of Utah on a full football scholarship. However, after a short time, he transferred to the University of Washington. However, he did not earn a scholarship, and struggled to find a permanent roster spot for the Huskies, and work odd jobs to pay for school. He originally played long snapper for the Huskies, appearing in 10 games and lettering as a freshman in 1999. Mahdavi later received playing time at linebacker and fullback, and was a captain as a senior. Throughout his senior year, he tallied 85 total tackles, 10 sacks, and four fumble recoveries.^[2] Mahdavi also played in the East–West Shrine Game.

Education[edit]

Mahdavi received his BA in Communications and an MBA from University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business.

Professional career[edit]

Mahdavi was not selected in the 2003 NFL draft. However, he later signed with the Atlanta Falcons.^[3] On July 31, 2003, he suffered a broken foot, which required surgery. He was placed on 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[edit]

^ "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 2016-08-20.
^ "Player Bio: Ben Mahdavi - University of Washington Official Athletic Site". www.gohuskies.com. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
^ "Ben Mahdavi, LB, Free Agent". Archived from the original on 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
^ "Ben Mahdavi, LB, Free Agent". Archived from the original on 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2016-08-20.

[1] "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 2016-08-20.

[2] "Player Bio: Ben Mahdavi - University of Washington Official Athletic Site". www.gohuskies.com. Retrieved 2016-08-20.

[3] "Ben Mahdavi, LB, Free Agent". Archived from the original on 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2016-08-20.

[4] "Ben Mahdavi, LB, Free Agent". Archived from the original on 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2016-08-20.

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