Rodney Fritz

Tackles:	8
Sacks:	1.0
	Stats at CFL.ca profile (archived)

Rodney Fritz
No. 17, 40, 24, 5
Position:	Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born:	May 8, 1987 (age 37); Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:	Columbia (MO) Hickman
College:	Tennessee State
Undrafted:	2010
Career history
	Huntington Hammer (2011); Tulsa Talons (2011); Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2011–2013); Toronto Argonauts (2013); San Jose SaberCats (2014–2015); Los Angeles KISS (2016); Arizona Rattlers (2016); Baltimore Brigade (2018); Albany Empire (2019);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	2× ArenaBowl champion (XXVIII, XXXII); Second Team All-Arena (2018);
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	8
Sacks:	1.0
	Stats at CFL.ca profile (archived)
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	22.0
Sacks:	9.0
Forced fumbles:	4
Fumble recoveries:	2
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Rodney Fritz Jr. (born May 8, 1987) is a former American football defensive lineman.

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 (UIFL). 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 of the Arena Football League (AFL) signed Fritz.^[3] By signing with the Talons, he became the first UIFL player to sign with an AFL 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 (CFL).

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 CFL. 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 of the AFL. On June 17, 2016, Fritz was placed on reassignment.

Arizona Rattlers

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

Baltimore Brigade

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

Albany Empire

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

References

^ "Rodney Fritz bio – Tennessee State Tigers Athletics". www.tsutigers.com. Tennessee State Athletics. Archived from the original on October 4, 2011.
^ "2011 Huntington Hammer stats". www.theuifl.com. Ultimate Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on April 25, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
^ "July 15th, 2011 AFL Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan.
^ "Huntington's Fritz becomes first UIFL player to AFL". www.theuifl.com. Ultimate Indoor Football League.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "BLUE BOMBERS SIGN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN TO PR". www.bluebombers.com. Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Archived from the original on August 12, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
^ "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)

External links

Rodney Fritz - CFL profile

[1] "Rodney Fritz bio – Tennessee State Tigers Athletics". www.tsutigers.com. Tennessee State Athletics. Archived from the original on October 4, 2011.

[2] "2011 Huntington Hammer stats". www.theuifl.com. Ultimate Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on April 25, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2011.

[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.^{[permanent dead link]}

[5] "BLUE BOMBERS SIGN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN TO PR". www.bluebombers.com. Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Archived from the original on August 12, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.

[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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