David Roach (American football)

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David Roach
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1985-08-09) August 9, 1985 (age 39)
Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Abilene (TX)
College: Texas Christian
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:15
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Johnathan Roach (born August 9, 1985) is an American former professional football safety. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Texas Christian.

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Early life

Roach was a First-team All-District 3-5A performer at Abilene High School. He was named to the All-Big Country Super Team after recorded 89 tackles as a senior, broke up four passes, caused one fumble and recovered another.

College career

In 2007 Roach had a career-best 73 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 5 pass break ups and 1 interception while starting all 12 games after moving from weak safety to free safety mid season. In 2006, as a junior, he started 11 of 13 games and made 33 tackles (26 solo) with four pass break-ups. In 2005, he started the opening two games and played in 11 games and made 41 tackles (25 solo) and 2 interceptions. In 2004, he played in 10 games with 2 starts and recorded 19 tackles, including nine solo stops. In 2003, he had a season-ending knee injury early in fall camp.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		210 lb
(95 kg)		4.53 s1.55 s2.63 s4.15 s6.88 s38 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		16 reps
All values from NFL Combine. [1]

New Orleans Saints

He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and stayed for six games as a member of their practice squad. He was released in October 2008.

St. Louis Rams

After being released by the Saints he was signed by the St. Louis Rams in October 2008. He was waived on August 17, 2010.

Detroit Lions

On August 19, 2010, he signed with the Detroit Lions and was then waived/injured on August 27, 2010.

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References

  1. ↑ "David Roach, DS #10 FS, Texas Christian". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
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