Ryan Rau
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born: | July 30, 1990 Folsom, California | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Folsom (Folsom, California) | ||||||||||
| College: | Portland State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||||
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Ryan Rau (born July 30, 1990) is a former American football linebacker. After playing college football for Portland State, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Rau was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL Draft on June 14, 2012. After playing the entire preseason with the team, he was released during final roster cuts on August 31. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, and was promoted to the active roster on December 8.[1] Rau made his NFL debut on December 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rau was released from his contract on April 11, 2013.
Cleveland Browns
Rau was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on April 12, 2013. He was released on May 21, 2013.
Carolina Panthers
Rau was signed by the Carolina Panthers on May 22, 2013. On August 24, 2013, he was waived by the Panthers.[2]
References
- ^ Frank, Reuben (December 8, 2012). "Eagles promote LB Ryan Rau to active roster". CSN Philly. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ Henson, Max (August 24, 2013). "Panthers reduce roster". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 24, 2013.