Christian Rozeboom

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Christian Rozeboom (born January 30, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. He is nicknamed “The Exploding Flower” by Carolina Panthers fans.

PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Born (1997-01-30) January 30, 1997 (age 29)
Sioux Center, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Quick facts Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Position ...
Christian Rozeboom
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1997-01-30) January 30, 1997 (age 29)
Sioux Center, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolSioux Center
CollegeSouth Dakota State (2015–2019)
NFL draft2020: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles347
Sacks3
Forced fumbles1
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections11
Interceptions3
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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College career

Rozeboom was a member of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He finished his collegiate career with a school-record 475 tackles with 29 tackles for loss, six sacks, eight forced fumbles, and eight interceptions.[1]

Professional career

More information Height, Weight ...
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
228 lb
(103 kg)
31+78 in
(0.81 m)
9+12 in
(0.24 m)
All values from Pro Day[2]
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Los Angeles Rams (first stint)

Rozeboom was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2020.[3] He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts and re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[4][5] Rozeboom was signed to a reserve/futures contract with the Rams on January 18, 2021.[6] He was waived on August 31, 2021, at the end of training camp.[7]

Kansas City Chiefs

Rozeboom was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on September 1, 2021.[8] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24, for the team's Week 7 game against the Tennessee Titans and made his NFL debut in the game, primarily playing on special teams. He also recorded his first career tackle in the game.[9]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On November 2, 2021, Rozeboom was signed off the Chiefs' practice squad by the Rams.[10] Rozeboom won a Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.[11]

On March 15, 2023, Rozeboom was tendered by the Rams.[12] He was re-signed on April 17, 2023.[13] He played all 17 games with five starts, finishing fourth on the team with 79 tackles.[14][15] In the 2024 season, he had one sack, 135 tackles, one interception, and four passes defended.[16]

Carolina Panthers

On March 12, 2025, Rozeboom signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.[17] He started 15 games in 2025, recording a team-leading 122 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, three pass deflections, and an interception.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On March 24, 2026, Rozeboom signed a one-year, $1.55 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[18]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Won the Super Bowl
Bold Career high
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Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFmbFRYdsTD
2021KC 101100.00000.000000000
LAR 902200.00000.000000000
2022LAR 1708350.00000.000000000
2023LAR 1757948310.02100.000400000
2024LAR 171113569661.0511616.0160400000
2025CAR 151512259632.0712020.0200310100
Career 76313471821653.01433612.02001110100
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Postseason

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFmbFRYdsTD
2021LAR 401100.00000.000000000
2023LAR 114220.01000.000000000
2024LAR 22151140.00000.000000000
2025CAR 119540.00000.000100000
Career 842919100.01000.000100000
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