Rodney Leisle
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
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| Born: | February 5, 1981 Fresno, California, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Bakersfield (CA) Ridgeview | ||
| College: | UCLA | ||
| NFL draft: | 2004 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139 | ||
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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.[2] 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.[3]
Lesile was signed again to the Saints in 2009 before being released again in 2010. [2]
References
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ a b c Varney, James. "New Orleans Saints release defensive tackle Rodney Leisle, sign three receivers". Nola. The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
- ^ a b Hawkwind. "Arizona Cardinals Pre-Training Camp Roster Projections: Nose Tackles". SBnation. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
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- 1981 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Fresno, California
- American football defensive tackles
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- UCLA Bruins football players
- New Orleans Saints players
- New York Giants players
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
- Arizona Cardinals players
- Players of Canadian football from California