John Bender (born March 9, 1987 in Three Hills, Alberta) is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 17th overall by the Stampeders in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed a contract with the team on May 10, 2011 after finishing his college eligibility. He played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack.