Ben Hummel

Benjamin D. Hummel (born August 22, 1966) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at UCLA. He was then selected by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) in the 12th round of the 1988 NFL draft. He then played for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Hummel spent three years as a starting linebacker for SMU, but due to sanctions against the school for illegal payments to players, the teams 1987 season was canceled. He then decided to transfer to UCLA, a school he was recruit by before choosing SMU. Due to the rather unusual situation, the players were allowed to transfer without losing eligibility and without having to redshirt for a year.

Hummel was selected in the 12th round (317th overall) of the 1988 NFL draft by the Cowboys. On July 6, 1988, he signed his rookie contract with the Cowboys.