Roddrick Muckelroy

Roddrick Muckelroy (born October 27, 1986) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to that he attended Hallsville High School.

Roddrick Muckelroy
No. 56, 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-27) October 27, 1986
Longview, Texas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Hallsville (TX)
College:Texas
NFL Draft:2010 / Round: 4 / Pick: 131
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (AP) (2008)
  • Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches) (2008)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:11
Sacks:0
Forced Fumbles:2
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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.[1]

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

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 Washington Redskins on November 26, 2012.[2] He was released in August 2013.

Personal life

Muckelroy is the cousin of former NFL player, Joe King.[3]

References
  1. Pen, paper in the tackle box for UT's Muckelroy
  2. Tinsman, Brian (November 26, 2012). "Redskins Sign Muckelroy, Robinson To IR". Redskins.com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  3. Texas Longhorns Bio
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