Roddrick Muckelroy (born October 27, 1986) is a former

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in the

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(NFL). He was selected by the

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in the fourth round of the

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. He played

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for the

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. Prior to that he attended Hallsville High School.

College career

Muckelroy graduated in December 2008 with a degree in corporate communications. In the 2008 Season, he led the Longhorns in tackles with 114.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

He was selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft with the 131st overall pick. During the team's first training camp practice in 2011, Muckelroy ruptured his

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tendon, ending his season. Just before the start of the 2012 regular season, Muckelroy was released in favor of undrafted Linebacker

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. Muckelroy was re-signed by the Bengals on September 14 after Linebacker Thomas Howard was placed on injured reserve, but was released again shortly thereafter.

Washington Redskins

Muckelroy was signed by the

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on November 26, 2012. He was released in August 2013.

Personal life

Muckelroy is the cousin of former NFL player, Joe King.Texas Longhorns Bio
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References

External links

Cincinnati Bengals Bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Muckelroy, Roddrick 1986 births Living people American football linebackers Cincinnati Bengals players People from Hallsville, Texas People from Longview, Texas Players of American football from Texas Texas Longhorns football players Washington Redskins players