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  Texas Tech linebacker Xavier Benson, who was the team's fourth-leading tackler last season, announced Thursday he is taking a leave of absence from football to focus on his mental health. In a statement he posted on Twitter, Benson wrote, in part, "My entire life I've felt like an outsider. Those around me never fully understood who I was, and, to be honest, I'm not sure I fully understood myself. I was in survivor mode and could never really catch a break in life. I know now that I need help and want help."

Benson said his decision to step away from football "isn't a decision I take lightly, but it's one I know will help me in all walks of life moving forward. "I want to be more productive for my friends, my teammates and most importantly, my family - not just now but in the future. I know I need help with dealing with my past and how it affects my personal life." Benson played in all 12 games last season, starting 10. He was credited with 57 tackles, second only to linebacker Riko Jeffers among Tech returnees, and four tackles for loss. - Lubbock Avalanche Journal


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