Rodney Fritz

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Rodney Fritz
No. 17 Los Angeles KISS
Position: Defensive Lineman
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-05-08) May 8, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri
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Career information
High school: Columbia (MO) Hickman
College: Tennessee State
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career CFL statistics as of 2012
Tackles: 8
Sacks: 1.0
Career Arena statistics
Tackles: 10.5
Sacks: 4.5
Forced fumbles: 2
Fumble recoveries: 1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Rodney Fritz Jr. (born May 8, 1987) is an American football defensive lineman for the Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life

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.

College career

Highland

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.

L.A. Pierce

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.

Tennessee State

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]

Professional career

Huntington Hammer

In 2011, Fritz signed with the Huntington Hammer of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. There he led the Hammer defense in tackles-for-loss, was second on the team in sacks, and recorded the most forced fumbles.[2]

Tulsa Talons

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]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Signed as a free agent on August 9, 2011 to the practice roster[5] with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

During the 2013 CFL training camp, Fritz was released by the Blue Bombers.

Toronto Argonauts

On August 5, 2013, Fritz signed a practice roster agreement with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Argonauts on August 21, 2013.

Los Angeles KISS

On November 11, 2015, Fritz was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS

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