Rodrick Almar Rutledge (born August 12, 1975) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for five seasons for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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Born: | (1975-08-12) August 12, 1975 (age 47) Birmingham, Alabama | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 262 lb (119 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Birmingham (AL) E.B. Erwin | ||||||
College: | Alabama | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54 | ||||||
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Rutledge was the first player to ever catch a pass from Tom Brady, a 6-yard reception on Thanksgiving Day 2000 against the Detroit Lions. Known more for his blocking than his pass catching, Rutledge was a key member of the 2001 Super Bowl champion Patriots.[1]
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