About Rod Rutledge
Born 1975. Rod Rutledge is an American american football player.
Rodrick Almar Rutledge (born August 12, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for five seasons with the New England Patriots and Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft.
Rutledge was the first player to ever catch a pass from Tom Brady, a 6-yard reception on Thanksgiving Day 2000 against the Detroit Lions. Known more for his blocking than his pass catching, Rutledge was a key member of the Super Bowl XXXVI champion Patriots.
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Who is Rod Rutledge?
American football player (born 1975)
When was Rod Rutledge born?
Rod Rutledge was born on 12 August 1975 in Birmingham.
What is Rod Rutledge's occupation?
Rod Rutledge is an american football player.
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Rod Rutledge is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rod Rutledge. https://biography.guide/rod-rutledge/
MLA: "Rod Rutledge." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rod-rutledge/.
Chicago: "Rod Rutledge." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rod-rutledge/.
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