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Rod Manuel

b. 1974

American football player

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About Rod Manuel

Born 1974. Rod Manuel is an American american football player.

Roderick Demond Manuel (born October 8, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL draft after playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. Manuel also played in the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life and college Roderick Demond Manuel was born on October 8, 1974, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Western Hills High School in Benbrook, Texas. He officially signed with the June 17, 1997. He was released by the Browns on August 16, 1999.

Manuel signed with the Green Bay Packers on February 21, 2000, and was released on May 4, 2000. He played in one game for the Rampage in 2001 but did not record any statistics. He played in 12 games, starting eight, during the 2002 season, recording seven solo tackles, four assisted tackles, 0.5 sacks, two pass breakups, and nine receptions for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Manuel was placed on injured reserve on May 4, 2004.

On March 3, 2005, Manuel was signed to the Rampage's active roster off of the Soul's practice squad. He was placed on injured reserve on January 23, 2006, and later activated on February 24.

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Western Hills High School
Also known as
Roderick Demond Manuel

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rod Manuel?

American football player

When was Rod Manuel born?

Rod Manuel was born on 8 October 1974 in Fort Worth.

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Rod Manuel is an american football player.

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Rod Manuel is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rod Manuel

· Wikidata: Q16731951

· DBpedia: Rod Manuel

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