Rodney Burgess

American football player (born 1984)

American football player
Rodney Burgess
No. 46
Position:Tight end/wide receiver/linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1984-11-27) November 27, 1984 (age 39)
Irmo, South Carolina, U.S.
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
  • New York Giants (2007)
  • Milwaukee Iron (2010)*
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Rodney Burgess (born November 27, 1984) is a former American football tight end.

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

  1. ^ a b "BURGESS LATEST CHANT TO GET SHOT AT NFL". Myrtle Beach Sun News. May 1, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
  2. ^ "BRIEFLY FORMER CCU TIGHT END BURGESS RELEASED BY LIONS". Myrtle Beach Sun News. May 17, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
  3. ^ Associated Press (August 28, 2007). "Giants lose Tyree for up to six weeks". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
  4. ^ "Rodney Burgess Where are They Now". YouTube.


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