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Rodney Leisle

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Rodney Leisle
No. 75, 77, 95
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1981-02-05) February 5, 1981 (age 43)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Bakersfield (CA) Ridgeview
College:UCLA
NFL draft:2004 / round: 5 / pick: 139
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:18
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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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

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  1. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Varney, James. "New Orleans Saints release defensive tackle Rodney Leisle, sign three receivers". Nola. The Times-Picayune. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Hawkwind. "Arizona Cardinals Pre-Training Camp Roster Projections: Nose Tackles". SBnation. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
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