Brian Rolle

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Brian Rolle
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Rolle attempts a tackle on Vincent Smith in 2009
No. 59, 52, 38
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1988-11-20) November 20, 1988 (age 35)
Immokalee, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Immokalee
College: Ohio State
NFL draft: 2011  / Round: 6 / Pick: 193
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:58
Sacks:1
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Brian Rolle (born November 20, 1988) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Rolle was a two-year starter at middle linebacker for Ohio State and led the Buckeyes with 76 tackles as a senior.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+5⁄8 in
(1.77 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.53 s1.52 s2.71 s4.26 s6.89 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		28 reps
All values from 2011 NFL Scouting Combine/Pro Day [1] [2]

Rolle was projected to be drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. [2]

Philadelphia Eagles

Rolle was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. [3] He signed a four-year contract with the team on July 27, 2011. He became the Eagles starting weak-side linebacker before week 4 and then started all of Philadelphia's remaining 13 games. He scored his first career touchdown in week 9, after he stripped Chicago Bears' RB Matt Forte and picked up the ball and scored. He also recorded a sack against Miami in week 13. He was released by the Eagles October 2, 2012 for poor special teams play. [4] [5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rolle was signed to a futures/reserve contract on January 9, 2013 by the Pittsburgh Steelers. [6] He was released by the Steelers on August 31, 2013

Toronto Argonauts

On May 14, 2015, Rolle signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. On February 4, 2016, Rolle retired from Canadian Football.

Personal

Rolle is a distant cousin of former Arizona Cardinals defensive back Antrel Rolle, former Tennessee Titans defensive back Samari Rolle, and former Tennessee Titans defensive back Myron Rolle. [7] He is also related to former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson. [8] Rolle is a native of Immokalee, Florida.

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References

  1. ↑ "Brian Rolle Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Brian Rolle, DS #13 OLB, Ohio State". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
  3. ↑ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
  4. ↑ "From Starter to Waivers in One Year's Time, Brian Rolle Released". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. October 2, 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Eagles release LB Brian Rolle". ESPN. October 2, 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Steelers Sign LB Brian Rolle to Reserve/Future Contract on Wednesday". 9 January 2013.
  7. ↑ "Eagles rookie linebacker Brian Rolle joining (distant) family business". Press of Atlantic City.com. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  8. ↑ Weinburg, David (April 27, 2011). "Eagles rookie linebacker Brian Rolle joining (distant) family business". pressofatlanticcity.com. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
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