Rodney Burgess Explained

Number:46
Position:Tight end/wide receiver/linebacker
Birth Date:27 November 1984
Birth Place:Irmo, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:230
High School:Irmo (SC) Dutch Fork
College:Coastal Carolina
Undraftedyear:2007
Pastteams:

Rodney Burgess (born November 27, 1984) is a former 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, 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]

Notes and References

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