Rodney Fritz

Rodney Fritz Jr. (born May 8, 1987) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent.

Rodney Fritz
Personal information
Born: (1987-05-08) May 8, 1987
Kansas City, Missouri
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Columbia (MO) Hickman
College:Tennessee State
Position:Defensive lineman
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:8
Sacks:1.0
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:22.0
Sacks:9.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) · ArenaFan.com

Early life

Born the son of Jennifer and Rodney Fritz, Rodney attended Hickman High School in Kansas City, Missouri. There he was named all-state as tight end, after having 21 receptions for 549 yards and nine touchdowns, and was an honorable mention as a linebacker. He was also named all conference in basketball.

College career

Highland

In 2006, Rodney attended Highland CC, where he played in nine games, registering 71 tackles (46 solo, 25 assists), and posted three sacks with 9.5 tackles for a loss (37 yards). He also managed one forced fumble. As a result, he was named to the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Second Team.

L.A. Pierce

In 2007, Rodney transferred to Los Angeles Pierce College, where he played in nine games, registering 98 tackles (61 solo, 37 assists), and posted seven sacks with 19 tackles for a loss (37 yards). He also managed one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. As a result, he was named to the Western State Conference First Team.

Tennessee State

As a junior in 2008, he transferred to Tennessee State University, where he played in 17 games, recording 40 tackles (9 of which were sacks).[1]

Professional career

Huntington Hammer

In 2011, Fritz signed with the Huntington Hammer of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. There he led the Hammer defense in tackles-for-loss, was second on the team in sacks, and recorded the most forced fumbles.[2]

Tulsa Talons

On Friday, July 15, 2011, the Tulsa Talons signed Rondey.[3] By signing with the Talons, Fritz became the first UIFL player to sign with an Arena Football League team.[4]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Signed as a free agent on August 9, 2011 to the practice roster[5] with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

During the 2013 CFL training camp, Fritz was released by the Blue Bombers.

Toronto Argonauts

On August 5, 2013, Fritz signed a practice roster agreement with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Argonauts on August 21, 2013.

Los Angeles KISS

On November 11, 2015, Fritz was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS. On June 17, 2016, Fritz was placed on reassignment.

Arizona Rattlers

On June 20, 2016, Fritz was claimed by the Arizona Rattlers.

Baltimore Brigade

On March 22, 2018, Fritz was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.[6]

Albany Empire

On April 4, 2019, Fritz was assigned to the Albany Empire.

References

  1. "Rodney Fritz bio – Tennessee State Tigers Athletics". www.tsutigers.com. Tennessee State Athletics. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04.
  2. "2011 Huntington Hammer stats". www.theuifl.com. Ultimate Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on 2011-04-25. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
  3. "July 15th, 2011 AFL Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan.
  4. "Huntington's Fritz becomes first UIFL player to AFL". www.theuifl.com. Ultimate Indoor Football League.
  5. "BLUE BOMBERS SIGN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN TO PR". www.bluebombers.com. Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
  6. "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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