| # | 09 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ben Rashid |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Position | Defensive Line |
| Height | 188cm |
| Weight | 104kg |
| Current Team | ifm Razorbacks |
| Past Teams | ifm Razorbacks |
| Leagues | German Football League |
| Seasons | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Age | 0 |
Ben Rashid has quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous and effective Defensive Linemen in the German Football League (GFL). The American import made an immediate impact upon his arrival in 2024 with the ifm Ravensburg Razorbacks, delivering statistics rarely seen in the league. Known for his raw explosiveness, impressive athleticism, and football intelligence, Rashid is a nightmare for opposing offensive lines. His ability to consistently generate pressure led him to finish as the GFL’s sack leader in his debut season. Now a key anchor for the Razorbacks’ defense, he brings a high level of controlled aggression and versatility, making him a central component in the team’s strategy for continued success.
Previous stations
- 2019: University of Dubuque (First-Year)
- 2020: University of Dubuque (Sophomore)
- 2021: University of Dubuque (Junior)
- 2022: University of Dubuque (Senior)
- 2023: University of Dubuque (Fifth-Year)
- 2024–Present: ifm Ravensburg Razorbacks (GFL)
- 2026: ifm Ravensburg Razorbacks (Signed for the 2026 season)
Selected Statistics
- In his 2024 debut season, he recorded 26 sacks and 84 total tackles, leading the GFL in sacks.
- In the 2025 season, he led the team with 15 sacks and finished with 66.5 total tackles, ranking second on the team.
- He forced two fumbles and recorded one interception during the 2025 season.
- He forced a fumble, which was recovered by Finn Herter, during the 2025 GFL Quarterfinal against the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes.
- He spectacularly blocked a field goal attempt in the final seconds of the first half during the 2025 GFL Quarterfinal against the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes.
Achievements
Team Achievements
- 2025 GFL Semifinalist (with ifm Ravensburg Razorbacks).
- 2025 GFL Quarterfinalist (with ifm Ravensburg Razorbacks).
Personal Achievements
- 2024 GFL League Sack Leader (26 Sacks).
- 2025 GFL League Rank 2 in Sacks (15 Sacks).
- National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society Honoree (2023).
- D3football.com All-Region 5 – Second Team (Linebacker) (2023).
- American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) First Team Defense (Defensive Line) (2023).
- National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society Member (2022).
- A-R-C All-Academic (2020).
- Lansing Catholic High School: All-Conference, All-State.
- University of Dubuque School Record: 4th in single season sacks (9.5 in 2023).
- University of Dubuque School Record: 4th in career sacks (14.5).
- University of Dubuque School Record: Tied for 9th in single season tackles for loss (12.5 in 2023).
Other
- Rashid came to Ravensburg in 2024 and dominated the GFL from the first game.
- His coaches note his ability to have a dominant influence on the game even without a highlight statistic.
- In 2025, he showcased a more developed playing style: controlled, more versatile, and with a consistently high presence throughout the game.
- His college major was Exercise Science.
- His high school was Lodi High School (Lodi, WI), and he also played at Lansing Catholic High School (Lansing, MI).
- He played Linebacker during his final college seasons at the University of Dubuque before converting back to the defensive line/edge role.
- In a 2024 Pro Prospect Interview, he listed his personal goals for his final college season as: “First team all-conference,” and “Lead the conference in sacks,” and expressed that accomplishing these personal goals meant a lot to him.
- The Razorbacks’ coaching staff consider his contract extension a strong statement for continuity in the defense.
- The Razorbacks defense amassed 56 sacks in 2024 (a league-best), with Rashid being a key factor.
Credits
- Ben Rashid remains a Razorback – Foot Bowl: https://footbowl.eu/ben-rashid-bleibt-ein-razorback/
- Ben Rashid – ifm Razorbacks Player Profile: https://ifm-razorbacks.de/player/ben-rashid/
- Coach Alex Gossett extends his contract with the ifm Razorbacks – Foot Bowl (Mentions Rashid’s sack rankings): https://footbowl.eu/coach-alex-gossett-verlaengert-bei-den-ifm-razorbacks/
- Ben Rashid on Quarterback-Hunt – football-aktuell (GFL Quarterfinal Report): https://www.football-aktuell.de/cgi-bin/news.pl?artikel=175861585350101126
- ifm Razorbacks win at home 45:20 against the Saarland Hurricanes – Erima GFL (Mentions 2 sacks): https://gfl.info/ifm-razorbacks-siegen-zuhause-mit-4520-gegen-die-saarland-hurricanes/
- Ben Rashid – 2023 – Football – University of Dubuque: https://udspartans.com/sports/football/roster/ben-rashid/3519
- Ben Rashid: 2024 Pro Prospect Interview – The Gridiron Crew: https://thegridironcrew.com/ben-rashid-2024-pro-prospect-interview/
