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Rodney Burgess
Rodney Burgess (born November 27, 1984) is an American football tight end.
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| Position: | Tight end/wide receiver/linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 27, 1984 Irmo, South Carolina |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Irmo (SC) Dutch Fork |
| College: | Coastal Carolina |
| Undrafted: | 2007 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Burgess played college football at Coastal Carolina University and was originally pursued by the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Redskins after the draft.[1] He signed with the Lions on May 4, 2007,[1] but was released in mid-May.[2] The Giants signed him nine days later. He was then waived by the Giants in August.[3]
He later signed with the Milwaukee Mustangs of the AFL.
In 2011, Burgess got a job with Dish Network and sought a new career as a personal trainer.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "BURGESS LATEST CHANT TO GET SHOT AT NFL". Myrtle Beach Sun News. May 1, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ "BRIEFLY FORMER CCU TIGHT END BURGESS RELEASED BY LIONS". Myrtle Beach Sun News. May 17, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ Associated Press (August 28, 2007). "Giants lose Tyree for up to six weeks". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
- ^ "Rodney Burgess Where are They Now". YouTube.