Benjamin D. Hummel (born August 22, 1966) is an American former football linebacker.
He was then drafted in the 12th round (317th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).
He then played for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Hummel spent three years as a starting linebacker for SMU, but due to sanctions against the school for illegal payments to players, the teams 1987 season was canceled.
[1] Due to the rather unusual situation, the players were allowed to transfer without losing eligibility and without having to redshirt for a year.