Roy Lopez (American football) explained

Roy Lopez
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:98
Position:Nose tackle
Birth Date:7 August 1997
Birth Place:Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:318
High School:Mesquite (Gilbert, Arizona)
College:New Mexico State (2016–2019)
Arizona (2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:6
Draftpick:195
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:109
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:LopeRo00

Roy Jacob Lopez[1] (born August 7, 1997) is an American football nose tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at New Mexico State before transferring to Arizona and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.[2]

College career

Lopez was ranked as a twostar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[3] He committed to New Mexico State on August 23, 2016.[4] Lopez injured his leg in the first week of the 2019 season and returned only briefly at the end of the season. He was granted a fifth year of eligibility and transferred to Arizona on July 19, 2020.[5]

Professional career

Houston Texans

Lopez was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round with the 195th pick of the 2021 NFL draft on May 1, 2021.[6] On May 12, 2021, Lopez officially signed with the Texans.[7] During a November 7, 2021, game against the Miami Dolphins, he sacked quarterback Jacoby Brissett and later recovered a fumble forced by teammate Kamu Grugier-Hill.[8] They were the first sack and first takeaway of his professional career.[9]

On August 29, 2023, Lopez was waived/injured by the Texans.[10]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 23, 2023, Lopez was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals, and promoted to the active roster three days later.[11] [12]

Personal life

Lopez is of Mexican-American descent. His mother and several other members of his family are police officers.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roy Lopez Bio. Arizona Athletics.
  2. Web site: Arizona defensive tackle Roy Lopez selected by Texans in 6th round of NFL Draft. Ryan. Kelapire. Arizona Desert Storm. May 2021 .
  3. Web site: Roy Lopez III Recruiting Profile. 247Sports.com.
  4. Web site: Roy Lopez 247. 247Sports.com.
  5. Web site: Groves . Jason . July 19, 2020 . New Mexico State transfer Roy Lopez lands at Arizona . 2024-05-29 . Las Cruces Sun News.
  6. Web site: 2021 NFL Draft: Houston Texans Select Roy Lopez With The 195th Pick. Carlos. Flores. Battle Red Blog. May 2021 .
  7. Web site: NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21. Pro Football Rumors.
  8. Web site: Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins - November 7th, 2021 . . . January 20, 2022 . en.
  9. Web site: Roy Lopez 2021 Game Log . . . January 20, 2022 . en.
  10. Web site: Texans announce initial 53-man roster. HoustonTexans.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. Web site: Kwong . Andy . 2023-09-23 . Cardinals sign Roy Lopez to practice squad . 2024-07-06 . Revenge of the Birds . SB Nation . en.
  12. Web site: For D-Line Help, Cardinals Move Roy Lopez To Active Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 26, 2023.
  13. News: Sidhu . Deepl . Roy Lopez chooses Latino Peace Officers Association for #MyCauseMyCleats . January 20, 2022 . . December 2, 2021.

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