NFL 2005 Draft: Pick Number twenty seven 27 - Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons

Roddy White was the number twenty seven 27 pick of the 2005 NFL Draft.  Roddy White went to the Atlanta Falcons as a Wide Receiver. Round one 1 pick 27. Twenty seventh pick.

Roddy White went to University of Alabama-Birmingham.

This is what the University of Alabama-Birmingham said about him:

In 45 games, White started 43 contests. He caught 163 passes for 3,112 yards (19.1 avg.) and 26 touchdowns. Only Derrick Ingram (207 catches for 3,379 yards and 28 scores, 1991-94) had better totals in school history. Roddy also gained 76 yards on five kickoff returns during his time as a Blazer.

These are Roddy White's college statistics:

SEASON REC YDS  AVG  TD ATT YDS AVG  TD
2004   71  1452 20.5 14 0   0   0.0  0
2003   39  844  21.6 7  1   17  17.0 0
2002   39  580  14.9 3  0   0   0.0  0
2001   14  236  16.9 2  0   0   0.0  0

This is a photograph of Roddy White in action:

Roddy White Catches

Photo Credit: Mark Almond

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How tall is Roddy White: 6 feet one inch

How much does Roddy White weigh:201 pounds

What is Roddy White's hometown: Charleston, SC

What high school did Roddy White go to: Saint James High School

What is Roddy White's birthdate: November 2, 1981 - 11/2/81

Comments: The Falcons needed receivers and Roddy White is exciting. His speed isn't great and he's had injury problems, but he can hold onto balls, which is what Michael Vick, Ron Mexico, needs.