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Justin Rohrwasser
New England Patriots
Position:	Placekicker
Personal information
Born:	December 7, 1996 (age 28); Clifton Park, New York
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:	Catholic Central; (Troy, New York)
College:	Marshall
NFL draft:	2020 / round: 5 / pick: 159
Career history
	New England Patriots (2020)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
	First team All-Conference USA (2019);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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Justin Rohrwasser (born December 7, 1996) is an American football placekicker who plays for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).^[1] He played college football at Marshall, and was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

College career

Rohrwasser played the first two years of his college career at the University of Rhode Island before transferring to Marshall University. At Rhode Island, he made 75% of his field goal attempts and 98% of his extra point attempts.^[2] In 2019, in his redshirt senior season with the Herd, he made 85.7% of his kicks with a long of 53 yards.^[3]

Professional career

The New England Patriots selected Rohrwasser in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft with the 159th overall pick.^[3] The move came a few weeks after they released kicker Stephen Gostkowski, whom they drafted in 2006.^[4]

In the middle of training camp, the Patriots signed Nick Folk, who had played for the team in 2019, as competition to Rohrwasser. Rohrwasser was released as part of the team's final cutdowns.^[5] He was signed to the practice squad the following day.^[6]

Controversy

Upon his selection, Rohrwasser was scrutinized for having a tattoo of the logo of the Three Percenters, a far-right paramilitary group. The Three Percenters have been condemned by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League as a white supremacist hate group.^[7]^[8]^[9] Rohrwasser claimed to have no links to the organization and denounced it, pledging to cover up the tattoo. He further claimed that when he received the tattoo he thought the symbol represented military support.^[10] Some commentators questioned whether his denial of previous links with the group was authentic.^[11] On April 27, Rohrwasser pledged to have the tattoo removed completely.^[12]

References

^ Buchmasser, Bernd (April 25, 2020). "NFL draft results: Patriots pick K Justin Rohrwasser in the fifth round". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
^ Yang, Nicole (April 25, 2020). "The Patriots select Justin Rohrwasser with 159th overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft". Boston.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Mason, Chris. "Patriots draft Justin Rohrwasser, kicker from Marshall, in fifth round of 2020 NFL Draft". MassLive. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
^ Schwab, Frank (April 25, 2020). "Patriots replace Stephen Gostkowski before Tom Brady, take a kicker in the fifth round". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
^ "Report: Patriots Releasing Kicker Justin Rohrwasser". CBS Boston. 2020-09-05. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
^ Dussault, Mike (September 6, 2020). "Analysis: Breaking down Patriots initial 2020 practice squad". New England Patriots. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
^ "Three Percenters — Anti-Defamation League".
^ "Antigovernment Movement — The Southern Poverty Law Center".
^ Michel, Casey (August 17, 2017). "How Militias Became the Private Police for White Supremacists". Politico. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
^ Previte, Samantha (April 24, 2020). "Patriots Kicker Justin Rohrwasser to Cover 'Three Percenter' Tattoo". New York Post. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
^ Barrow, Eric (April 25, 2020). "Patriots Draft Pick Justin Rohrwasser's Ignorance About 3 Percenters Isn't Believable". Deadspin. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
^ Reiss, Mike (April 28, 2020). "Patriots draftee Justin Rohrwasser to remove controversial tattoo". ESPN.

External links

Marshall Thundering Herd bio

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[1] Buchmasser, Bernd (April 25, 2020). "NFL draft results: Patriots pick K Justin Rohrwasser in the fifth round". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[2] Yang, Nicole (April 25, 2020). "The Patriots select Justin Rohrwasser with 159th overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft". Boston.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

[mass-3] Mason, Chris. "Patriots draft Justin Rohrwasser, kicker from Marshall, in fifth round of 2020 NFL Draft". MassLive. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

[4] Schwab, Frank (April 25, 2020). "Patriots replace Stephen Gostkowski before Tom Brady, take a kicker in the fifth round". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

[5] "Report: Patriots Releasing Kicker Justin Rohrwasser". CBS Boston. 2020-09-05. Retrieved 2020-09-05.

[6] Dussault, Mike (September 6, 2020). "Analysis: Breaking down Patriots initial 2020 practice squad". New England Patriots. Retrieved September 6, 2020.

[7] "Three Percenters — Anti-Defamation League".

[8] "Antigovernment Movement — The Southern Poverty Law Center".

[9] Michel, Casey (August 17, 2017). "How Militias Became the Private Police for White Supremacists". Politico. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

[10] Previte, Samantha (April 24, 2020). "Patriots Kicker Justin Rohrwasser to Cover 'Three Percenter' Tattoo". New York Post. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

[11] Barrow, Eric (April 25, 2020). "Patriots Draft Pick Justin Rohrwasser's Ignorance About 3 Percenters Isn't Believable". Deadspin. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

[12] Reiss, Mike (April 28, 2020). "Patriots draftee Justin Rohrwasser to remove controversial tattoo". ESPN.

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-'''Justin Rohrwasser''' (born December 7, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[placekicker]] who is currently a [[free agent]]. He was originally drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL).<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchmasser |first=Bernd |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2020/4/25/21236232/2020-nfl-draft-results-patriots-marshall-kicker-justin-rohrwasser |title=NFL draft results: Patriots pick K Justin Rohrwasser in the fifth round |publisher=Pats Pulpit |date=April 25, 2020 |accessdate=April 26, 2020}}</ref> He played college football at [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]], and was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fifth round of the [[2020 NFL Draft]].
+'''Justin Rohrwasser''' (born December 7, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[placekicker]] who plays for the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL).<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchmasser |first=Bernd |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2020/4/25/21236232/2020-nfl-draft-results-patriots-marshall-kicker-justin-rohrwasser |title=NFL draft results: Patriots pick K Justin Rohrwasser in the fifth round |publisher=Pats Pulpit |date=April 25, 2020 |accessdate=April 26, 2020}}</ref> He played college football at [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]], and was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round of the [[2020 NFL Draft]].
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 The [[New England Patriots]] selected Rohrwasser in the fifth round of the [[2020 NFL draft]] with the 159th overall pick.<ref name="mass" /> The move came a few weeks after they released kicker [[Stephen Gostkowski]], whom they drafted in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/patriots-replace-stephen-gostkowski-before-tom-brady-take-a-kicker-in-the-fifth-round-195414928.html |title=Patriots replace Stephen Gostkowski before Tom Brady, take a kicker in the fifth round |first=Frank |last=Schwab |publisher=Yahoo Sports |date=April 25, 2020 |accessdate=April 25, 2020}}</ref>
-In the middle of training camp, the Patriots signed [[Nick Folk]], who had played for the team in 2019, as competition to Rohrwasser. Rohrwasser was released as part of the team's final cutdowns.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-05|title=Report: Patriots Releasing Kicker Justin Rohrwasser|url=https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/09/05/patriots-releasing-kicker-justin-rohrwasser/|access-date=2020-09-05|website=CBS Boston|language=en-US}}</ref>
+In the middle of training camp, the Patriots signed [[Nick Folk]], who had played for the team in 2019, as competition to Rohrwasser. Rohrwasser was released as part of the team's final cutdowns.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-05|title=Report: Patriots Releasing Kicker Justin Rohrwasser|url=https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/09/05/patriots-releasing-kicker-justin-rohrwasser/|access-date=2020-09-05|website=CBS Boston|language=en-US}}</ref> He was signed to the practice squad the following day.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dussault |first1=Mike |title=Analysis: Breaking down Patriots initial 2020 practice squad |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/analysis-breaking-down-patriots-initial-2020-practice-squad |website=New England Patriots |accessdate=September 6, 2020 |date=September 6, 2020}}</ref>
 ==Controversy==
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v t e New England Patriots roster
Active	0 Christian Gonzalez 1 Ja'Lynn Polk 3 Demario Douglas 4 Antonio Gibson 5 Jabrill Peppers 6 Javon Baker 7 Jacoby Brissett 9 Kayshon Boutte 10 Drake Maye 13 Joey Slye 15 Marte Mapu 16 Sione Takitaki 17 Bryce Baringer 19 Joe Milton 21 Jaylinn Hawkins 23 Kyle Dugger 24 Dell Pettus 26 Terrell Jennings 27 Marcellas Dial 28 Alex Austin 29 Isaiah Bolden 31 Jonathan Jones 33 Anfernee Jennings 38 Rhamondre Stevenson 39 JaMycal Hasty 41 Brenden Schooler 48 Jahlani Tavai 49 Joe Cardona 53 Christian Elliss 59 Vederian Lowe 61 Lester Cotton 62 Sidy Sow 64 Layden Robinson 65 Tyrese Robinson 68 Lecitus Smith 69 Cole Strange 70 Caedan Wallace 71 Michael Onwenu 75 Demontrey Jacobs 77 Ben Brown 81 Austin Hooper 84 Kendrick Bourne 85 Hunter Henry 88 Jaheim Bell 91 Deatrich Wise Jr. 92 Davon Godchaux 95 Daniel Ekuale 96 Eric Johnson 97 Titus Leo 98 Jeremiah Pharms Jr. 99 Keion White -- Haggai Ndubuisi
Practice squad	11 John Parker Romo 14 Alex Erickson 30 D. J. James 34 Mark Perry 35 Miles Battle 36 Kevin Harris 45 Monty Rice 47 Andrew Parker Jr. 54 Truman Jones 58 Marcus Harris 66 Jotham Russell (Int.) 76 Caleb Jones 80 Braylon Sanders 83 John Jiles 86 Mitchell Wilcox 87 Jack Westover
Reserve lists	8 Ja'Whaun Bentley (IR) 25 Marcus Jones (IR) 52 Curtis Jacobs (IR) 60 David Andrews (IR) 67 Jake Andrews (IR) 77 Chukwuma Okorafor (Left squad) 82 JaQuae Jackson (IR) 90 Christian Barmore (NF-Ill.) 93 Oshane Ximines (IR) 94 Jaquelin Roy (IR)