Brian Rolle Explained

Brian Rolle
Number:59, 52, 36[1]
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:20 November 1988
Birth Place:Immokalee, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:240
High School:Immokalee
College:Ohio State
Draftyear:2011
Draftround:6
Draftpick:193
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:58
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:RollBr00

Brian Rolle (born November 20, 1988) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Rolle was a two-year starter at middle linebacker for Ohio State and led the Buckeyes with 76 tackles as a senior.

Professional career

Rolle was projected to be drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft.[2]

Philadelphia Eagles

Rolle was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.[3] He signed a four-year contract with the team on July 27, 2011. He became the Eagles starting weak-side linebacker before week 4 and then started all of Philadelphia's remaining 13 games. He scored his first career touchdown in week 9, after he stripped Chicago Bears' RB Matt Forte and picked up the ball and scored. He also recorded a sack against Miami in week 13. He was released by the Eagles October 2, 2012 for poor special teams play.[4] [5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rolle was signed to a futures/reserve contract on January 9, 2013 by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[6] He was released by the Steelers on August 31, 2013

Toronto Argonauts

On May 14, 2015, Rolle signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He retired on February 4, 2016.

Personal

Rolle is a distant cousin of former Arizona Cardinals defensive back Antrel Rolle, former Tennessee Titans defensive back Samari Rolle, and former Tennessee Titans defensive back Myron Rolle.[7] He is also related to former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson.[8] Rolle is a native of Immokalee, Florida.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brian Rolle . Pro Football Archives . May 25, 2024.
  2. Web site: Brian Rolle, DS #13 OLB, Ohio State . nfldraftscout.com . 2011-05-02.
  3. Web site: 2011 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2019-02-26.
  4. Web site: From Starter to Waivers in One Year's Time, Brian Rolle Released . NBC Sports Philadelphia . Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia . 17 July 2018 . October 2, 2012.
  5. Web site: Eagles release LB Brian Rolle . ESPN . 17 July 2018 . October 2, 2012.
  6. Web site: Steelers Sign LB Brian Rolle to Reserve/Future Contract on Wednesday. 9 January 2013.
  7. Web site: Eagles rookie linebacker Brian Rolle joining (distant) family business. Press of Atlantic City.com. May 10, 2018.
  8. Web site: Eagles rookie linebacker Brian Rolle joining (distant) family business . June 8, 2018 . pressofatlanticcity.com . Weinburg, David . April 27, 2011.