Introduction
Evan Junior Rodriguez (born on September 21, 1988) is an American football fullback and tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Temple. He is of Puerto Rican descent.
Rodriguez grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey and played football at North Bergen High School.
Professional career
2012 NFL Draft
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| 6 ft 1 in | 242 lb | 4.58 s | 4.28 s | 6.94 s | 36.0 in | 9 ft 11 in | 18 reps | ||||||||||||
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He was drafted in the fourth round, and number 127 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Bears
On May 8, Rodriguez signed a 4-year contract with the Chicago Bears. In 2012, Rodriguez appeared in 12 games with five starts, catching four passes for 21 yards.
On June 10, 2013, Rodriguez was released.
Miami Dolphins
On June 11, 2013, Rodriguez was signed by the Miami Dolphins. Rodriguez was cut from the Miami Dolphins on September 1, 2013.
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills signed him on November 4, 2013. On August 29, 2014, they released him in their finals cuts for the 53-man roster.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him to their practice squad on November 25, 2014, after Jorvorskie Lane was ruled out for the rest of the season.
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
Rodriguez signed with the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of American Indoor Football, late in the 2016 season.