Rodney Austin (born December 4, 1988) is a former

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. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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after the

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. He played

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at Elon University.

College career

He played college football at Elon University.

Professional career

He was signed by the Lions as an

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in 2012. He was released on August 31, 2012 when the Lions established their final 53 roster but was signed to their practice squad the next day after he cleared waivers. On April 21, 2015, Austin was released by the Detroit Lions. on March 28, 2018, he was assigned to the

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. On March 15, 2019, he was again assigned to the Brigade.

Personal life

Rodney is an avid flag football player in his post NFL Career. He has participated in and won a number of world championships across multiple formats and is one of the most highly touted players on the circuit.

References

External links

Detroit Lions bioElon ProfileProfootballWeekly Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Austin, Rodney 1988 births Living people American football offensive guards Elon Phoenix football players Detroit Lions players Baltimore Brigade players Players of American football from St. Louis