Roddy White
American football wide receiver
Born
November 2nd, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
USA
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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the Atlanta Falcons from 2005 to 2015. Recorded over 10,000 receiving yards during his career, ranking among the top receivers in the league. Selected to four Pro Bowls and earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2010. Contributed to the Falcons' NFC Championship victory in 2017 and their appearance in Super Bowl LI.
Achieved over 10,000 career receiving yards
Selected to four Pro Bowls
Earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2010
Contributed to NFC Championship victory in 2017
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