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Christian
Benford

#47

BUF Bills

6'1"

205lbs

25y/o

Overall Grade '26

40.1

66th/72 - CBs

Snap Count '26

143

3rd/117 - CBs

Interceptions '26

6th/72 - CBs

WK 2 MATCHUP

vs DET 9/18, 12:15 AM

Christian

Benford

#47

BUF Bills

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/20/2026

Christian Benford is a cornerback for the Buffalo Bills who earned a 40.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 66th among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 37.2 ranked 67th among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 56.0 ranked 44th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Benford broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 122.2 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 11 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 10 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Buffalo Bills

2022 - Present

Villanova Wildcats

2018 - 2021

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

3rd/72 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

6th/72 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

11th/72 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

1st/72 CBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

122.2

Yards per Reception Allowed

11.6

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

143

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Christian
Benford

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