Na'il Benjamin

Na'il Benjamin (; born November 20, 1974) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football at California, and professionally in NFL Europe and the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life Benjamin was born on November 20, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois.

Professional career After going undrafted in the 1997 NFL draft, Benjamin reportedly signed with the San Francisco 49ers in April 1997. However, the deal was voided in early May after Benjamin failed his physical due to a pulled hamstring.

In October 1997, Benjamin signed with the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL) for the 1998 AFL season. Before the AFL season started, he signed with the Oakland Raiders in April 1998. He was released by the Raiders on August 25, 1998.

In February 1999, Benjamin was selected by the Berlin Thunder in the 1999 NFL Europe draft. He was released in training camp but signed again midway through the 1999 NFL Europe season. On August 12, 1999, in a 31–24 preseason win over the San Diego Chargers, he had four catches for 61 yards and one touchdown, including two leaping/diving catches from Jeff Garcia. He was waived on September 5, 1999, before the start of the regular season.

Benjamin was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on September 13, 1999. He was waived on October 18, 1999.

Benjamin appeared in seven games for the Albany Firebirds in 2000, totaling 12 catches for 169 yards and one touchdown, five solo tackles, four assisted tackles, one interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and 12 kick returns for 229 yards. He was waived on February 26, 2001.

Benjamin signed with the Los Angeles Avengers of the AFL on February 7, 2002.

Personal life Benjamin earned a J.D. degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.