NFL 2005 Draft: Pick Number eight 8 - Antrel Rolle, Arizona Cardinals
Antrel Rolle was the number eight 8 pick of the 2005 NFL Draft. Antrel Rolle went to the Arizona Cardinals as a Cornerback. Round one 1 pick eight 8. Eighth pick.
Antrel Rolle went to the University of Miami.
This is what the University of Miami said about him:
A frontrunner for the Thorpe Award and All-America honors who is widely considered college football's top returning defensive back...excellent cover corner who has exceptional closing ability and is one of the team's fastest players...a first-team All-Big East Conference selection by the league's head coaches in 2003...also a threat as a punt returner...has started 25 of Miami's last 26 games over the last two seasons, missing one game in 2003...has been virtually impenetrable in man coverage, having shut out top receivers such as Pittsburgh's Larry Fitzgerald...sports adminstration major.
This is a photograph of Antrel Rolle in action:
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How tall is Antrel Rolle: 6 feet
How much does Antrel Rolle weigh:202 pounds
What is Antrel Rolle's hometown: Homestead, FL
What high school did Antrel Rolle go to: South Dade High School
What is Antrel Rolle's birthdate: December 16, 1982 - 12/21/82
Comments: I love this pick. Arizona needed someone on defense that can step up and bust up players. Antrel can do it. He is physical, fast and smart. Great pick and he's going to do well this year.
