Rod Saddler

Rod Saddler
No. 72, 70
Position:Defensive end
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1965-09-26)September 26, 1965
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died:August 19, 2018(2018-08-19) (aged 52)
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:276 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Columbia (Decatur, Georgia)
College:Texas A&M
NFL draft:1987 / round: 4 / pick: 90
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:12.5
Fumble recoveries:4
Touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Roderick Saddler (September 26, 1965 – August 19, 2018) was an American professional football defensive lineman who played five seasons for the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals. He is a cousin of former NFL player Clark Gaines.[2] He was selected by the Cardinals in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL draft.[3]

He died on August 19, 2018, from a reaction to a pacemaker.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Falcons, 1992 Media Guide (PDF). p. 171. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "1990 Pro Set football card #266".
  3. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  4. ^ "Jackie Sherrill reflects on the life, career of defensive lineman Rod Saddler". TexAgs. August 21, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "Roderick Saddler". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. August 21, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.


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