Larry Rose III (born September 9, 1995) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He played college football at

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. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Early years

A native of

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, Rose attended Fairfield High School.

College career

Rose III became the starting running back for the Aggies as a true freshman. He was named an honorable mention All-Sun Belt Conference. Source:

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Rose III signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2018. On May 14, 2018, Rose was waived by the Titans.

Los Angeles Rams

On May 15, 2018, Rose was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams. He was waived on June 18, 2018. He was re-signed on August 28, 2018, only to be waived four days later on September 1.

Arizona Hotshots

Rose signed with the

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of the

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in 2018. He was waived on February 21, 2019, after playing in one game.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Rose signed with the

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of the

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on February 25, 2019. He was released on April 24, but re-signed on April 29. He was released before the start of the regular season on June 9, but was re-signed on September 4. He was moved down to the practice roster on September 20, and was released on September 24.

Los Angeles Wildcats

Rose was drafted in the 5th round of the

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to the

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. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

New Orleans Breakers

Rose was selected in the 27th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the New Orleans Breakers of the

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. He was transferred to the team's practice squad before the start of the regular season on April 16, and remained on the inactive roster on April 22. He was transferred to the active roster on April 30. The Breakers moved Rose back to the inactive roster on May 12. On February 9, 2023, Rose was released by the Breakers.

References

External links

New Mexico State Aggies bio
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