Kacy Rodgers II

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Kacy Rodgers II
Personal information
Born: (1992-04-02) April 2, 1992 (age 32)
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Southlake Carroll
(Southlake, Texas)
College: Miami (FL)
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:74
Interceptions:1
Sacks:1.0
Forced Fumbles:3
Touchdowns:0
Player stats at CFL.ca

Kacy Rodgers II (born April 2, 1992) is an American football strong safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Miami (2010-2013) where he received his Bachelor's degree in Economics. Kacy is currently enrolled in the MBA program at Southern Methodist University. His father Kacy Rodgers is currently the defensive line coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [1]

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Professional career

In May 2014, Rodgers attended rookie minicamp on a tryout basis with the Kansas City Chiefs, but was not signed. [2]

Edmonton Eskimos

In June 2015, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [3] On June 21, 2015, Rodgers was released by the team following the final roster cuts deadline. [4] He was signed to the team's practice roster on July 12, 2015. [5]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On August 9, 2016, Rodgers signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. [6]

New York Jets

On February 8, 2018, Rodgers signed with the New York Jets of the NFL, joining his father Kacy Rodgers, who is the defensive coordinator of the Jets. [7] He was waived on August 31, 2018. [8]

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References

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