Rodney Burgess

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Rodney Burgess
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Position: Tight end/wide receiver/linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1984-11-27) November 27, 1984 (age 37)
Irmo, South Carolina
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Irmo (SC) Dutch Fork
College: Coastal Carolina
Undrafted: 2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Rodney Burgess (born November 27, 1984) is an American football tight end.

Burgess played college football at Coastal Carolina University and was originally pursued by the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Redskins after the draft. [1] He signed with the Lions on May 4, 2007, [1] but was released in mid-May. [2] The Giants signed him nine days later. He was then waived by the Giants in August. [3]

He later signed with the Milwaukee Mustangs of the AFL.

In 2011, Burgess got a job with Dish Network and sought a new career as a personal trainer. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "BURGESS LATEST CHANT TO GET SHOT AT NFL". Myrtle Beach Sun News. May 1, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
  2. "BRIEFLY FORMER CCU TIGHT END BURGESS RELEASED BY LIONS". Myrtle Beach Sun News. May 17, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
  3. Associated Press (August 28, 2007). "Giants lose Tyree for up to six weeks". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
  4. "Rodney Burgess Where are They Now". YouTube .