Dedrick Roper
American football player (born 1981)
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Dedrick Roper (born July 31, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwood Timberwolves.
PositionLinebacker
BornJuly 31, 1981
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born | July 31, 1981 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||
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| College | Northwood | ||||||
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Roper was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Milpitas, California. He began his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and played for the St. Louis Rams for all of one week before the Eagles signed him in 2005 season. He was cut by the Eagles prior to the 2006 season and spent time on the practice squad. He was re-signed later in the season due to injuries to the defense.