Ben Tate - Career Overview

Date of Birth: August 21, 1988
Position: Running Back (RB)

Career History

• Houston Texans (HST) (2011-2013)
  • Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2010 NFL Draft (58th overall).
  • Played primarily as a backup to Arian Foster.
  • In his rookie season, he rushed for 942 yards and 4 touchdowns.
  • Had a career-high 150 rushing yards in a game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2013.
• Cleveland Browns (CLV) (2014)
  • Signed a two-year contract with the Browns in March 2014.
  • Injuries limited his production during his time with the team.
  • Rushed for 513 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2014.
• Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) (2014)
  • Joined the Steelers mid-season in November 2014 after being released by the Browns.
  • Limited impact in a short time with the team, rushing for just 102 yards.
• Minnesota Vikings (MIN) (2014)
  • Signed to the Vikings practice squad briefly in late 2014.
  • Did not appear in any regular-season games for the Vikings.

Highlights & Accomplishments

• Known for his powerful running style and ability to gain yards after contact.
• Contributed as a reliable backup running back during his time with the Texans.
• Played in a total of 51 regular-season games across his NFL career.

Ben Tate had a solid NFL career, primarily known for his tenure with the Houston Texans. While injuries impacted his later years, he remains a notable figure for his contributions to the teams he played for.