Position: Offensive guard Height 1.96 m Undrafted: 2010 Weight 125 kg | Roster status: Active Date joined 2010 Name Ben Garland | |
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Date of birth: (1988-04-06) April 6, 1988 (age 27) College Air Force Falcons football Profiles | ||
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Benjamin N. Garland (born April 6, 1988) is an American football offensive guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the United States Air Force Academy and attended Central High School in Grand Junction, Colorado. He has also been a member of the Denver Broncos. Garland was originally a defensive lineman before converting to offensive guard in 2012.
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- Ben garland tackles resiliency in the guard
- Denver broncos guard and air force lieutenant ben garland joins the sports show
- Early years
- College career
- Denver Broncos
- Atlanta Falcons
- US Air Force
- Colorado Air National Guard
- References
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Early years
Garland lettered four years in football and one in basketball for the Central High School Warriors. He earned first-team all-state honors in football as a senior. He was also an all-conference and all-district selection.
College career
Garland played for the Air Force Falcons from 2006 to 2009. He totaled 115 tackles, 11.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two blocked kicks in 39 career games, starting 34 of them.
Denver Broncos
Garland was signed by the Denver Broncos on April 25, 2010 after going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. The Broncos placed Garland on the reserve/military list on September 4, 2010 to serve his two-year military commitment. He was released by the Broncos on August 31, 2012. He was signed to the Broncos' practice squad on September 1, 2012.
Garland signed a futures contract on January 15, 2013. He was released by the Broncos on August 30, 2013 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 4, 2013. Garland signed a future's deal with the Broncos on February 4, 2014. He made his NFL debut on November 9, 2014 against the Oakland Raiders. He was released by the Broncos on September 5, 2015.
Atlanta Falcons
Garland was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad on September 9, 2015. On December 15, 2015, he was signed to the active roster. On January 14, 2017, Garland lined up at defensive tackle and recorded his first career safety on a tackle of Russell Wilson during the NFC Divisional Playoff against the Seattle Seahawks.
The following week, Garland and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI after winning the NFC Championship. Against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, the Falcons lost 34–28 in overtime.
U.S. Air Force
Garland was Stationed at Scott Air Force Base as a Public Affairs Officer from 2010 to 2012 while assigned to the Denver Broncos Military Reserve players list. Garland held the rank of second lieutenant during this time.
Colorado Air National Guard
Garland was approved for his separation from active duty in May 2012 and joined the Colorado Air National Guard as a Public Affairs Officer with the 140th Wing stationed at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. He is currently a captain and fulfills his military obligation between NFL seasons.