Ryan Rau

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Ryan Rau
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1990-07-30) July 30, 1990 (age 34)
Folsom, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Folsom (Folsom, California)
College: Portland State (2008–2011)
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:3

Ryan Rau (born July 30, 1990) is a former American football linebacker. After playing college football for Portland State, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Rau was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL draft on June 14, 2012. After playing the entire preseason with the team, he was released during final roster cuts on August 31. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, and was promoted to the active roster on December 8. [1] Rau made his NFL debut on December 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rau was released from his contract on April 11, 2013.

Cleveland Browns

Rau was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on April 12, 2013. He was released on May 21, 2013.

Carolina Panthers

Rau was signed by the Carolina Panthers on May 22, 2013. On August 24, 2013, he was waived by the Panthers. [2]

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References

  1. Frank, Reuben (December 8, 2012). "Eagles promote LB Ryan Rau to active roster". CSN Philly. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  2. Henson, Max (August 24, 2013). "Panthers reduce roster". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2013.