Antrel Rolle

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Antrel Rolle
South Dade (Homestead)
College:Miami (FL) (2001–2004)
NFL draft:2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:
26
Defensive touchdowns:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Antrel Rocelious Rolle (born December 16, 1982) is an American former professional

unanimous All-American honors. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the eighth overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft. Rolle also played for the Chicago Bears and New York Giants, winning Super Bowl XLVI with New York in 2011 over the New England Patriots
.

Early years

Rolle was born in

track & field, Rolle was a state qualifier in the hurdling events. At the 2000 FHSAA Outdoor State Finals, he took 10th in the 110-meter hurdles (15.46 s) and 15th in the 300-meter hurdles (41.84 s).[1]

College career

Rolle attended the University of Miami, where he played for coach Larry Coker's Miami Hurricanes football from 2001 to 2004. During his 2001 freshman season, Rolle was one of four true freshman to letter at Miami. He appeared in eight games, recording eight tackles and an interception. Rolle started eleven games as a sophomore in 2002, earning first-team All-Big East honors. Rolle totaled a career-high 66 tackles with two sacks, six tackles for a loss, seven pass deflections, and an interception for the season.

In 2003, as a junior, Rolle recorded 51 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, seven broken up passes, and two interceptions on the year. In his final season, 2004, Rolle was recognized as a unanimous All-American.[2] He recorded 58 tackles his senior year, 6.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, six pass deflections, and an interception. He was hurt late in the '04 season and missed the Virginia Tech game because of a foot sprain.

Following his senior season in 2004, he was a first-team All-

Calvin Johnson
(two catches for 10 yards); both were future All-Americans.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		201 lb
(91 kg) 		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.48 s 4.01 s 6.68 s 37 in
(0.94 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 15 reps
All values are from
Pro Day[3][4]

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals selected Rolle in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2005 NFL draft.[5] Rolle was the second cornerback drafted in 2005, behind Adam "Pacman" Jones.

2005

On August 6, 2005, the Arizona Cardinals signed Rolle to a six-year, $43 million contract that includes $7.75 million guaranteed.[6][7]

Head coach

Houston Texans in Week 15. He aggravated his knee injury during the game and sidelined him for the last two games of the regular season (Weeks 16–17).[12] Rolle completed his rookie season in 2005 with 28 combined tackles (26 solo), a pass deflection, and an interception in five games and four starts.[13]

2006

Rolle with the Arizona Cardinals, 2005

Defensive coordinator

Baltimore Ravens' cornerback Chris McAlister for the most in the league.[16]

2007

On January 1, 2007, the Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Dennis Green after they completed the 2006 season with a 5–11 record.

Houston Texans in their second preseason game.[18] Two days later, head coach Ken Whisenhunt announced that Roderick Hood would be replacing Rolle as the starting left cornerback after performing well during the preseason.[19] Head coach Ken Whisenhunt officially announced Rolle as the third cornerback on the depth chart, behind Eric Green and Roderick Hood, to start the regular season. Rolle was also named the first-team nickelback.[20]

In Week 9, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) in the Cardinals' 17–10 loss at the

pick six after intercepting a pass by Marc Bulger and returned in it for a 47-yard touchdown in the third quarter. He finished with 62 combined tackles (52 solo), ten passes defensed, five interceptions, and three touchdowns in 16 games and eight starts.[13]
Throughout the 2007 season, Rolle was mainly used as a nickelback before moving to outside cornerback for the last five games.

2008

On February 27, 2008, it was reported that the Arizona Cardinals would be moving Rolle to free safety for the 2008 NFL season after he impressed as the nickelback in 2007.[25] As the nickelback, he was tasked with covering the deep middle of the field multiple times as a sub-safety. He intercepted four passes from the nickel position in 2007. Rolle entered training camp slated as the de facto starting free safety after the Cardinals opted to release Terrence Holt during the offseason.[26] Head coach Ken Whisenhunt officially named Rolle the starting free safety to begin the regular season, along with strong safety Adrian Wilson.

On November 2, 2008, Rolle recorded four solo tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by

New England Patriots.[27] In his first season as a free safety, Rolle recorded 89 combined tackles (78 solo), five passes defensed, an interception, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.[13]

The

Pittsburgh Steelers.[27]

2009

On February 9, 2009, head coach Ken Whisenhunt fired defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast after he was the Cardinals' defensive coordinator for the last six seasons.[28] Their new defensive coordinator, Bill Davis, retained Rolle and Adrian Wilson as the starting safety tandem to start the 2009 regular season.[29]

He started in the

Green Bay Packers after the Cardinals finished first in their division and clinched a playoff berth with a 10–5 record.[31] He completed the 2009 season with 72 combined tackles (61 solo), eight passes defensed, four interceptions, and 1.5 sacks in 15 games and 15 starts. He also had one pass for nine-yards and returned six punts for 55-yards (9.2 YPR).[13]

On January 10, 2010, Rolle recorded a season-high 13 combined tackles (nine solo) during a 51–45 victory against the

New Orleans Saints and lost 45–14 in the NFC Divisional Round.[31]

2010

On March 4, 2010, the Arizona Cardinals released Rolle in order to avoid a $4 million roster bonus. General manager

unrestricted free agent and attended meetings with the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins. The Miami Dolphins reportedly offered Rolle a five-year contract worth anywhere from $30-$35 million.[34]

New York Giants

On March 5, 2010, the New York Giants signed Rolle to a five-year, $37 million contract that includes $15 million guaranteed. The deal made Rolle the highest paid safety in league history.[35]

Head coach

Detroit Lions in Week 6.[37] On December 28, 2010, Rolle was selected to play in the 2011 Pro Bowl, which marked his second consecutive selection.[38] He finished the 2010 NFL season with 87 combined tackles (75 solo), four pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.[13]

2011

Defensive coordinator

Dallas Cowboys.[40] He finished the season with 96 combined tackles (82 solo), four pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.[13] Rolle was required to play in the box and cover the slot receiver during the 2011 season.[41]

The

New England Patriots 21–17 to win Super Bowl XLVI.[42]

2012

Rolle and Kenny Phillips returned as the starting safety duo under head coach Tom Coughlin in 2012.

Washington Redskins.[45] He completed the 2012 season with 96 combined tackles (73 solo), five pass deflections, two interceptions, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts.[13] Although Rolle was the Giants' free safety, he was given nickelback duties and was required to play in the box and cover the slot.[41]

2013

Rolle entered training camp slated as the starting free safety after the Giants added depth and signed Aaron Ross, Terell Thomas, and Jayron Hosley. Strong safety Stevie Brown tore his ACL during camp and was slated to miss the entire season.[41] During the Giants second preseason game he sustained a sprained ankle. Ryan Mundy excelled at free safety during Rolle's two-game absence and was able to supplant Rolle as the starter.[47] Head coach Tom Coughlin officially named Rolle the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside Mundy.[48][49]

On October 21, 2013, Rolle made a season-high three pass deflections, six combined tackles, and an interception during a 23–7 win against the

Seattle Seahawks in Week 15.[51] On December 28, 2013, Rolle was named as an alternate to the 2014 Pro Bowl. Rolle finished the 2013 season with a 98 combined tackles (80 solo), 12 pass deflections, six interceptions, and two sacks in 16 games and 16 starts. He set career-highs in a four statistical categories.[13]

On January 20, 2014, it was announced that Rolle would play in the 2014 Pro Bowl as a late replacement for

Seattle Seahawks.[52] On January 24, 2014, he appeared in the 2014 Pro Bowl with Team Rice and helped them defeat Team Sanders
22–21.

2014

Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell chose to retain Rolle as the starting strong safety after he earned a Pro Bowl selection the previous season. He was officially named the starter to begin the regular season, opposite free safety

Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6.[54] He completed the season with 87 combined tackles (71 solo), nine passes defensed, three interceptions, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts.[13]

Chicago Bears

On March 11, 2015, the Chicago Bears signed Rolle to a three-year, $11.25 million contract with $4.90 million guaranteed.[55][56]

Throughout training camp, Rolle competed to be the starting strong safety against former New York Giants' teammate Ryan Mundy. Head coach

Oakland Raiders and was carted off the field in the second quarter. He was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and was sidelined for the next two games (Weeks 5–6).[58] The injury snapped his 84-game streak of consecutive starts and also marked the first time he missed a game due to injury since his rookie season. On November 21, 2015, Rolle sustained a sprained MCL while participating in a walk-through during practice.[59]
On December 14, 2015, the Chicago Bears placed Rolle on
injured reserve for the last three games of the regular season.[60] He finished his lone season with the Chicago Bears with only 35 combined tackles (30 solo) and a pass deflection in seven games and seven starts.[13]

2016

On May 1, 2016, the Chicago Bears released Rolle with two years remaining on his contract.[61]

Retirement

On November 7, 2016, Rolle announced his retirement from football on Good Morning Football.[62]

Career statistics

Years Teams Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Total Solo Sck Sfty Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF FR
2005 ARI 5 4 28 26 0 0 1 29 29.0 29 0 2 0 0
2006 ARI 16 16 84 77 0 0 1 23 23.0 23 0 11 2 0
2007 ARI 16 8 62 52 0 0 5 231 46.2 57 3 10 0 0
2008 ARI 16 16 89 78 0 0 1 40 40.0 40T 1 5 0 0
2009 ARI 15 15 72 61 1.5 0 4 71 17.8 29 0 8 1 1
2010 NYG 16 16 87 75 0.5 0 1 36 36.0 36 0 4 1 2
2011 NYG 16 16 96 82 0 0 2 -1 -0.5 0 0 4 1 0
2012 NYG 16 16 96 73 0 0 2 42 21.0 22 0 5 1 1
2013 NYG 16 16 98 80 2.0 0 6 23 3.8 25 0 12 1 1
2014 NYG 16 16 87 71 0 0 3 71 23.7 39 0 9 1 1
2015 CHI 7 7 35 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Career 155 146 834 705 4.0 0 26 565 24 57 4 71 8 6

[63]

Personal life

Antrel's father and brother are police officers. His mother and sister are educators.[64] As with many pro athletes, Rolle was victimized by one of his lawyers/financial advisors.[65] The lawyer was indicted[66] and Rolle also sued him.[67][68]

Rolle is a distant cousin of former linebacker Brian Rolle, former cornerback Samari Rolle, and former strong safety Myron Rolle.[69]

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