Rodney Allen Leisle (born February 5, 1981 in Fresno, California) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft.[1] He attended Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield, California and played college football at UCLA.
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | (1981-02-05) February 5, 1981 (age 41) Fresno, California | ||||||
| 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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Leisle has also been a member of the New York Giants, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Arizona Cardinals.
Leisle played in 18 games for the Saints and appeared in one game for his last season with Saints before being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[1] Saints cut Leisle in their 2007 training camp.[2]
Leisle resurfaced with the 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 Cardinals training camp in 2009.[2]
Lesile was signed again to the Saints in 2009 before being released again in 2010. [1]
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