Joey LaRocque (born March 15, 1986) was a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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at College of the Canyons and at Oregon State. He was also a member of the Omaha Nighthawks and

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Professional career

Chicago Bears

He was drafted by the Bears in the seventh round of the

. He was signed to a four-year contract May 30, 2008. After beginning his rookie season on the team's practice squad, he was signed to the active roster on September 19. He appeared in 14 games for the Bears as a rookie, recording six tackles. LaRocque was waived by the Bears on July 30, 2009.

New York Jets

LaRocque was signed to a future contract by the

on January 5, 2011. He was waived September 2.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsOregon State Beavers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Larocque, Joey 1986 births Living people Sportspeople from Los Angeles County, California Players of American football from California American football linebackers College of the Canyons Cougars football players Oregon State Beavers football players People from Agoura Hills, California Chicago Bears players Omaha Nighthawks players New York Jets players