Dave Rozumek

Last updated

Dave Rozumek
No. 55
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1954-04-25) April 25, 1954 (age 70)
Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Lawrence (Massachusetts)
College: New Hampshire
NFL draft: 1976  / round: 15 / pick: 415
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:1.5
Fumble recoveries:2
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David John Rozumek (born April 25, 1954) is an American former professional football linebacker who played four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chiefs in the 15th round of the 1976 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of New Hampshire.

Contents

Early life and college

David John Rozumek was born on April 25, 1954, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. [1] He attended Lawrence High School in Lawrence and played on the high school football team from 1968 to 1971. [2] He earned The Eagle-Tribune All-Star honors as a defensive end his senior year. [2]

He played college football for the New Hampshire Wildcats of the University of New Hampshire. [1]

Professional career

Rozumek was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 15th round, with the 415th overall pick, of the 1976 NFL draft. [3] He officially signed with the team on June 17. [4] He was released on September 6 but re-signed on October 19. [4] He played in eight games for the Chiefs during the 1976 season, recovering one fumble. [3] Rozumek appeared in all 14 games in 1977. [3] He then started all 16 games for the Chiefs in 1978, totaling 1.5 sacks, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery. [3] The Chiefs finished the year with a 4–12 record. [5] He played seven games during the 1979 season before being placed on injured reserve on October 31, 1979. [3] [4] He was released in 1980. [4]

Personal life

Rozumek served over 20 years in the Salem, New Hampshire school district and was the atheltic director of Salem High School from 2008 to 2014, retiring in June 2014. [6] [7] [2]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derrick Johnson</span> American football player (born 1982)

Derrick O'Hara Johnson is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, twice earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft with the 15th overall pick. In his 13 seasons with the Chiefs, he made four Pro Bowls. He also played six games for the Oakland Raiders.

Amon Gordon is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Stanford.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Al Reynolds</span> American football player (1938–2019)

Allen F. Reynolds was an American college and professional football guard who played eight seasons in the American Football League from 1960-1967 for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs. Allen is an alumnus of Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri where he was inducted into the Tarkio College Hall of Fame in 1987.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Houston</span> American football player (born 1989)

Justin Donovan Houston is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Georgia, where he earned All-American honors, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, he was also named to the All-Pro team in 2014. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Taiwan Jones</span> American football player (born 1988)

Taiwan Asti Eric Jones is an American professional football running back and return specialist who is a free agent. He played college football for the Eastern Washington Eagles and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fletcher Cox</span> American football player (born 1990)

Fletcher Cox is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and was selected by the Eagles in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. During his career, Cox won one Super Bowl, was selected to the Pro Bowl six times, and was named an All-Pro four times.

Terrence Dewayne Frederick is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected in the seventh round, 246th overall, by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Texas A&M.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandon Williams (defensive tackle)</span> American football player (born 1989)

Brandon James Williams is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 9 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. He was selected by the Ravens in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft He played college football for the Missouri Southern Lions.

David Joseph LaCrosse is an American former professional football linebacker who played one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Steelers in the tenth round of the 1977 NFL draft. He played college football at Wake Forest University.

Allen Clark Lyday is an American former professional football defensive back who played for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He first enrolled at Texas Southern University before transferring to the University of Nebraska.

Keith Lamar Lee is an American former professional football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 1980 NFL draft. He first enrolled at Santa Monica Community College before transferring to Colorado State University.

Corey Alan Harris is a former American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. He first enrolled at The Citadel before transferring to the University of North Alabama. He attended Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. Harris was also a member of the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Sweat</span> American football player (born 1997)

Josh Sweat is an American professional football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Jones (defensive tackle, born 1994)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Christopher Deshun Jones is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. Jones is a three-time Super Bowl champion, a five-time All-Pro member, and a five-time Pro Bowler.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Haason Reddick</span> American football player (born 1994)

Haason Samir Reddick is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple, and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. He also played for the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Hubbard</span> American football player (born 1995)

Sam Hubbard is an American professional football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, and was drafted by the Bengals in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Azeez Al-Shaair</span> American football player (born 1997)

Azeez Al-Shaair is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida Atlantic, where he received the First-team All C-USA award in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Bolton</span> American football player (born 2000)

Nicholas Bolton is an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers, and was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. Bolton has won two Super Bowl titles, LVII and LVIII, having been a starter in the 2022 and 2023 Chiefs teams. He also scored a defensive touchdown from a fumble recovery in the first win.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaylen Watson</span> American football player (born 1998)

Jaylen Watson is an American professional football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ventura College before transferring to the Washington State Cougars. He was selected by the Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Eddie Ray Cade is an American former professional football safety who played one season with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State. He also played for the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe.

References

  1. 1 2 "Dave Rozumek". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Willis, David (November 24, 2010). "Lawrence legend Rozumek now on Salem sidelines". The Eagle-Tribune . Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Dave Rozumek". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Dave Rozumek NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  5. "1978 Kansas City Chiefs". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  6. Dayton, Treva (November 21, 2014). "Student-athletes and Community Service: A Win-Win Strategy". nfhs.org. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  7. Taurasi, Liz (May 13, 2014). "Insinga Named New Salem High School Athletic Director". patch.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.