The renowned Christian Benford plays cornerback for the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills. At Villanova, he played collegiate football.
As a true freshman, Benford participated in nine games with eight starts, and after recording 49 tackles, six pass breakups, and five interceptions, he was awarded the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Defensive Rookie of the Year and third-team All-CAA.
Contract
Buffalo Bills and Christian Benford agree to a $4,854,276 contract over 4 years.
As a true freshman, Benford participated in nine games with eight starts, and after recording 49 tackles, six pass breakups, and five interceptions, he was awarded the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Defensive Rookie of the Year and third-team All-CAA.
Salary per year
A $48,569 signing bonus is included in Christian Benford’s $705,000 annual pay.
In his 10 games with seven starts as a sophomore, he intercepted one pass and broke up five others. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States, Benford’s junior season was cut short, and played in the spring of 2021, earning him a spot on the first team All-CAA.
Net worth
Christian’s net worth is reportedly in the $40 million range. The Buffalo Bills picked Benford in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 185th overall.