Orpheus Roye
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Free Agent — No. -- | |
Defensive lineman | |
Date of birth: January 21, 1973 | |
Place of birth: Miami, Florida | |
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 330 lb (150 kg) |
National Football League debut | |
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1996 for the Pittsburgh Steelers | |
Career history | |
College: Florida State | |
NFL Draft: 1996 / Round: 6 / Pick: 200 | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NFL.com |
Orpheus Roye (born January 21, 1973 in Miami, Florida) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.
[edit] College career
He first attended Jones Community College, where he was named JC All-America, registering 76 tackles and 12 sacks. He then transferred to Florida State University.
[edit] Professional career
He underwent arthroscopic surgery on 8/2/07. This is the same knee that caused his 2006 season to end early. [1]