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David Roach (American football)

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David Roach
No. 27
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1985-08-09) August 9, 1985 (age 39)
Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Abilene (TX)
College:Texas Christian
Undrafted:2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:15
Player stats at PFR

David Johnathan Roach (born August 9, 1985) is an American former professional football safety. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Texas Christian.

Early life

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Roach was a First-team All-District 3-5A performer at Abilene High School. He was named to the All-Big Country Super Team after recorded 89 tackles as a senior, broke up four passes, caused one fumble and recovered another.

College career

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In 2007 Roach had a career-best 73 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 5 pass break ups and 1 interception while starting all 12 games after moving from weak safety to free safety mid season. In 2006, as a junior, he started 11 of 13 games and made 33 tackles (26 solo) with four pass break-ups. In 2005, he started the opening two games and played in 11 games and made 41 tackles (25 solo) and 2 interceptions. In 2004, he played in 10 games with 2 starts and recorded 19 tackles, including nine solo stops. In 2003, he had a season-ending knee injury early in fall camp.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+38 in
(1.84 m)
210 lb
(95 kg)
4.53 s 1.55 s 2.63 s 4.15 s 6.88 s 38 in
(0.97 m)
10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
16 reps
All values from NFL Combine.[1]

New Orleans Saints

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He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and stayed for six games as a member of their practice squad. He was released in October 2008.

St. Louis Rams

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After being released by the Saints he was signed by the St. Louis Rams in October 2008. He was waived on August 17, 2010.

Detroit Lions

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On August 19, 2010, he signed with the Detroit Lions and was then waived/injured on August 27, 2010.

References

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  1. ^ "David Roach, DS #10 FS, Texas Christian". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
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