Benny Sapp III, football

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Selected in the fourth round as the 27th overall pick of the USFL Draft yesterday.

UNI AD Press Release:
https://unipanthers.com/news/2023/2/...y-memphis.aspx

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SI:” Sapp Caps Excruciating Journey With Interception”

“Nobody overcame more to reach the NFL than Benny Sapp III. The son of longtime NFL defensive back Benny Sapp, his interception saved the Packers’ win over the Seahawks.”

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/gameday/sapp-caps-excruciating-journey-with-interception

Video of the pick:

https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-benny-sapp-iii-seals-game-with-end-zone-int-of-holton-ahlers

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After being released yesterday to the 53-player roster, the Packers signed Sapp to the practice squad today according to the WCF Courier.

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Moved from the Packers’ practice squad to the active roster for the game with the Chargers:

https://www.packers.com/news/packers-elevate-s-benny-sapp-iii-for-gameday-2023

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Back to the active roster:

https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-s-benny-sapp-iii-to-active-roster-week-17-2023

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Signed by the Falcons to their practice squad yesterday:

https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/09/falcons-benny-sapp-iii-nfl-news-week-15/