Ben Hartsock

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Originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round (68th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. Claimed off of waivers by the Tennessee Titans on October 26, 2006.

Signed by the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent on March 2, 2008.

Career
A relentless blocker with ability to get open as a receiver, Hartsock has totaled 24 receptions for 247 yards (10.3 avg.) in 45 games played.

Has paved the way for two 1,000-yard rushers, including Edgerrin James (2004 and 2005) and LenDale White (2007).

2007 (Titans)
Set career highs with 12 receptions and 138 receiving yards in 2007.

Registered his career long reception of 27 yards at Cincinnati (11/25) and tied the mark four weeks later against the New York Jets (12/23).

Posted a career-high three receptions for 16 yards in an AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at San Diego (1/6).

2006 (Colts/Titans)
Competed in six games with three starts with the Titans after missing the first six games as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

Tied his previous career-high of two receptions for a career-high 28 yards against New England (12/31).

2005 (Colts)
Played in seven games, posting two receptions for eight yards and contributed on special teams.

2004 (Colts)
As a rookie, played in all 16 games with three starts totaling four receptions for 33 yards.

Against San Diego (12/26), tied a previous season-high of two receptions for 21 yards.

College
Was a three-year starter at Ohio State while playing in 51 games.

Totaled 58 receptions for 519 yards and five touchdowns.

Was a second-team Academic All-America selection in 2002.

As a senior, earned first-team All-Big Ten honors while posting a career-high 33 receptions for 290 yards with two touchdowns.

Personal
Attended Unioto High School and played tight end, linebacker, running back and kicker, earning first-team All-Ohio honors as a senior.

Posted 86 receptions for 1,562 yards and rushed for nine touchdowns in his high school career.

Born Benjamin Richard Hartsock in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Married to, Amy, and the two have a daughter, Whitney.