Dave Roller

David Euell Roller (born October 28, 1949) He attended Rhea Central High School, where he was recognized as an All-American football player.

College career Roller attended the University of Kentucky, where he played on the defensive line for the Kentucky Wildcats football team. Roller was an accomplished member of the Wildcats defense from 1968 to 1970. In his sophomore season, he was named to the second-team All-SEC team. He was then named to the first-team All-SEC team for his junior and senior seasons. During his college career, he participated in multiple all-star games, including the All-American Bowl, the Hula Bowl, and North-South Shrine Game. In recognition of his contributions, the Lexington Herald-Leader included him in Kentucky's All-Time Team,

Professional career Roller was drafted in the 13th round (330th overall pick) of the 1971 NFL draft by the New York Giants. He played 14 games for the Giants in the 1971 NFL season. He was an accomplished player in the WFL; both seasons he played for the Sun he was named to the WFL All-Star team. He was also named the defensive player of the year for one season and named to the WFL All-Time Team. In 1975 he was signed by the Green Bay Packers, where he played for four seasons. He was well known in Green Bay for his positive interactions with fans, often showing up early or staying late to sign autographs. Roller retired from the NFL at the end of the 1980 NFL season.

Personal life Roller is married with three children and multiple grandchildren. After his football career, he became a sales representative for Lowe's in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Roller has faced various health issues since the conclusion of his professional football career. In response to these health issues, Roller has been part of at least four lawsuits against the NFL advocating for better financial and healthcare support for retired NFL players.