Naaman Roosevelt
| Buffalo Bills | |
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| Career information | |
| Undrafted: | 2010 |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Naaman Roosevelt (born December 24, 1987 in Buffalo, New York) is an American football wide receiver with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.
2010 NFL Draft
Roosevelt went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. On April 24, Roosevelt signed a contract with the Buffalo Bills.[1]
High school and collegiate career
Roosevelt attended St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in Buffalo where he played at the quarterback position before staying in Buffalo to attend the University at Buffalo. Roosevelt was the first recruit of new head coach Turner Gill. He started 7 games as a freshman and was converted into a wide receiver, catching 31 passes and 2 touchdowns. In his second year, the wide receiver caught 63 passes and 4 touchdowns. In his junior season, Roosevelt dramatically increased his production, catching 104 passes, primarily from quarterback Drew Willy. On September 13th, 2008 Rooselvelt caught a Hail Mary Pass from QB Drew Willy as time expired againest the Temple Owls. Also in his junior season, Buffalo won the 2008 MAC Championship Game against Nate Davis and the Ball State Cardinals. Roosevelt's 104 receptions was one short of the MAC Conference record at the time.[2] Willy graduated in 2009 and, the following season, Roosevelt caught 70 passes and 9 touchdowns.[3]
Professional Career
Roosevelt was cut by the Bills on final cuts on September 4th, 2010 but signed to their practice squad on September 5th, 2010. On November 27, 2010, Roosevelt was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster[4].
External links
References
- ^ Roosevelt To Bills WGRZ.com, April 24, 2010
- ^ Naaman Roosevelt Buffalo Athletics biography
- ^ Naaman Roosevelt ESPN.com profile
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/22336/shawne-merriman-wont-play-for-buffalo
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