Roddy White

American football wide receiver

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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