Benjamin Snell Jr. (born February 26, 1998) is an American professional football running back.
His father, Benjamin Snell Sr. is an alumnus of Ohio Northern University, played in the NFL Europe and the XFL.
Snell Jr. became one of four running backs in SEC history to have three consecutive 1,000 rushing yard seasons, the others being Herschel Walker, Darren McFadden, and Alex Collins.
Snell Jr. would also become the school's career rushing yards leader after scoring on a 12-yard touchdown run against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2019 Citrus Bowl.
[7] Snell was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round with the 122nd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
[13] Snell's first big breakthrough came on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2020 season after starter James Conner suffered an injury.
[14] In Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, Snell recorded 107 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown during the 27–17 loss.