Rodney Fritz
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| Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 8, 1987 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Columbia (MO) Hickman | ||||||||
| College: | Tennessee State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||
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| CFL status: | International | ||||||||
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Rodney Fritz Jr. (born May 8, 1987) is a former American football defensive lineman.
Early life[edit]
Born the son of Jennifer and Rodney Fritz, Rodney attended Hickman High School in Kansas City, Missouri. There he was named all-state as tight end, after having 21 receptions for 549 yards and nine touchdowns, and was an honorable mention as a linebacker. He was also named all conference in basketball.
College career[edit]
Highland[edit]
In 2006, Rodney attended Highland CC, where he played in nine games, registering 71 tackles (46 solo, 25 assists), and posted three sacks with 9.5 tackles for a loss (37 yards). He also managed one forced fumble. As a result, he was named to the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Second Team.
L.A. Pierce[edit]
In 2007, Rodney transferred to Los Angeles Pierce College, where he played in nine games, registering 98 tackles (61 solo, 37 assists), and posted seven sacks with 19 tackles for a loss (37 yards). He also managed one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. As a result, he was named to the Western State Conference First Team.
Tennessee State[edit]
As a junior in 2008, he transferred to Tennessee State University, where he played in 17 games, recording 40 tackles (9 of which were sacks).[1]
Professional career[edit]
Huntington Hammer[edit]
In 2011, Fritz signed with the Huntington Hammer of the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL). There he led the Hammer defense in tackles-for-loss, was second on the team in sacks, and recorded the most forced fumbles.[2]
Tulsa Talons[edit]
On Friday, July 15, 2011, the Tulsa Talons of the Arena Football League (AFL) signed Fritz.[3] By signing with the Talons, he became the first UIFL player to sign with an AFL team.[4]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers[edit]
Signed as a free agent on August 9, 2011 to the practice roster[5] with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
During the 2013 CFL training camp, Fritz was released by the Blue Bombers.
Toronto Argonauts[edit]
On August 5, 2013, Fritz signed a practice roster agreement with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. He was released by the Argonauts on August 21, 2013.
Los Angeles KISS[edit]
On November 11, 2015, Fritz was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS of the AFL. On June 17, 2016, Fritz was placed on reassignment.
Arizona Rattlers[edit]
On June 20, 2016, Fritz was claimed by the Arizona Rattlers of the AFL.
Baltimore Brigade[edit]
On March 22, 2018, Fritz was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade of the AFL.[6]
Albany Empire[edit]
On April 4, 2019, Fritz was assigned to the Albany Empire of the AFL.
References[edit]
- ^ "Rodney Fritz bio – Tennessee State Tigers Athletics". www.tsutigers.com. Tennessee State Athletics. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04.
- ^ "2011 Huntington Hammer stats". www.theuifl.com. Ultimate Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on 2011-04-25. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "July 15th, 2011 AFL Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan.
- ^ "Huntington's Fritz becomes first UIFL player to AFL". www.theuifl.com. Ultimate Indoor Football League.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "BLUE BOMBERS SIGN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN TO PR". www.bluebombers.com. Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Archived from the original on 2011-08-12. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
- ^ "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
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External links[edit]
- 1987 births
- Hickman High School alumni
- Living people
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- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Tennessee State Tigers football players
- Huntington Hammer players
- Tulsa Talons players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- San Jose SaberCats players
- Pierce Brahmas football players
- Los Angeles Kiss players
- Baltimore Brigade players
- Albany Empire (AFL) players
- Players of American football from Kansas City, Missouri
- Players of Canadian football from Kansas City, Missouri