Ben Cavil
No. 65
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1972-01-31) January 31, 1972 (age 52)
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:La Marque (TX)
College:Oklahoma
Undrafted:1995
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:31
Games started:14
Penalties:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Ben Anthony "Honey Buns" Cavil (born January 31, 1972) is a former American football guard who played two seasons for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). In addition to Baltimore, Cavil spent time with the San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Scottish Claymores and New York/New Jersey Hitmen.

Early life and education

Ben Cavil was born on January 31, 1972, in Galveston, Texas. He attended high school at La Marque (TX). Cavil then went to college and played football for the Oklahoma Sooners.[1] He lettered from 1991 to 1994 before being signed by the San Diego Chargers.[2]

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Cavil went undrafted in the 1995 NFL Draft and was then signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers. He dislocated his wrist in training camp and was subsequently placed on injured reserve, ending his season.[3] He did not make the roster in his second season.

Philadelphia Eagles

After being released by San Diego, Cavil was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. He would be released at roster cuts but later signed to the practice squad, were he stayed all season. He was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 7th round draft pick the next year.[4][5]

Baltimore Ravens

After being traded, Cavil was able to make the roster of Baltimore.[6] He would then make an appearance in 15 out of 16 games, missing only the final week.[7] He started 8 of those games. He had 4 penalties in the season. The next year Cavil came back and appeared in all 16 games, but only starting 6.[8] Cavil was nicknamed "Honey Buns" by Ravens teammates. He would leave the Ravens the next year after being drafted in the 1999 NFL Expansion Draft.

Cleveland Browns

Cavil was then selected in the 1999 NFL Expansion Draft by the Cleveland Browns.[9] He was released at roster cuts.

Scottish Claymores

In 2000, Cavil played for the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe.[2]

New York/New Jersey Hitmen

His final season was in 2001 with the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL.[10]

Personal life

After his professional career Cavil worked in real estate.[11] He also enjoyed collecting comic books.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Ben Cavil - SoonerStats - Historical scores, records, and stats for Oklahoma Sooners football, basketball, baseball, and softball". soonerstats.com. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Ben Cavil Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  3. ^ "Cavil gives offensive line a boost in his backup role". The Baltimore Sun. 12 September 1997. Retrieved 10 May 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Ben Cavil Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  5. ^ "Ravens boost offensive line". The News Journal. 25 August 1997. Retrieved 10 May 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ^ Lambrecht, Gary (28 July 1998). "Once more, it's all over for Isaia". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 10 May 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  7. ^ "Ben Cavil 1997 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  8. ^ "Ben Cavil 1998 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  9. ^ "Capsule looks at the players taken in the draft". Telegraph-Fornum. 10 February 1999. Retrieved 10 May 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  10. ^ "NY/NJ Hitmen Roster: Ben Cavil". www.all-xfl.com. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  11. ^ a b Klingaman, Mike (7 December 2007). "At home". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 10 May 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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