Rodney Leisle Explained

Rodney Leisle
Number:75, 77, 95
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:5 February 1981
Birth Place:Fresno, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:315
High School:Bakersfield (CA) Ridgeview
College:UCLA
Draftyear:2004
Draftround:5
Draftpick:139
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:18
Pfr:HendDe00

Rodney Allen Leisle (born February 5, 1981) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft.[1] [2] He attended Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield, California and played college football at UCLA.

Leisle was also a member of the New York Giants, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Arizona Cardinals.

Professional career

Leisle played in 18 games for the New Orleans Saints and appeared in one game for his last season with Saints before being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Saints cut Leisle in their 2007 training camp.[3]

Leisle resurfaced with the New York Giants during their training camp in 2008, but sustained a season ending rib injury before season started. He spent some time in Canadian football with the Saskatchewan Roughriders during their 2008 season. He competed for a roster spot during Arizona Cardinals training camp in 2009.

Lesile was signed again to the Saints in 2009 before being released again in 2010.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2004 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2023-05-06.
  2. Web site: Varney . James . New Orleans Saints release defensive tackle Rodney Leisle, sign three receivers . Nola . The Times-Picayune . 15 March 2021.
  3. Web site: Hawkwind . Arizona Cardinals Pre-Training Camp Roster Projections: Nose Tackles . SBnation . 15 March 2021.