| No. 45 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Defensive Lineman | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: May 8, 1987 | |
| Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri | |
| High School: Hickman Mills High School | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Tennessee State | |
| Undrafted in 2010 | |
| Debuted in 2011 for the Huntington Hammer | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career Arena football statistics | |
| Tackles | 0 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Rodney Fritz Jr. (born May 8, 1987) is an American football defensive lineman who currently plays for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
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Born the son of Jennifer and Rodney Fritz, Rodney attended Hickman High School in Kansas City, Missouri. There he was named all-state as tight end, after having 21 receptions for 549 yards and nine touchdowns, and was an honorable mention as a linebacker. He was also named all conference in basketball.
In 2006, Rodney attended Highland CC, where he played in nine games, registering 71 tackles (46 solo, 25 assists), and posted three sacks with 9.5 tackles for a loss (37 yards). He also managed one forced fumble. As a result, he was named to the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Second Team.
In 2007, Rodney transferred to Los Angeles Pierce College, where he played in nine games, registering 98 tackles (61 solo, 37 assists), and posted seven sacks with 19 tackles for a loss (37 yards). He also managed one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. As a result, he was named to the Western State Conference First Team.
As a junior in 2008, he transferred to Tennessee State University, where he played in 17 games, recording 40 tackles (9 of which were sacks).[1]
In 2011, Fritz signed with the Huntington Hammer of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. There he lead the Hammer defense in tackles-for-loss, was second on the team in sacks, and recorded the most forced fumbles.[2]
On Friday, July 15, 2011, the Tulsa Talons signed Rondey.[3] By signing with the Talons, Fritz became the first UIFL player to sign with an Arena Football League team.[4]
Signed as a free agent on August 9, 2011 to the practice roster [5] with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
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