34 Facts About Aaron Rouse

Aaron Roosevelt Rouse was born on January 8,1984 and is an American politician and former professional football player.

Aaron Rouse previously served on the Virginia Beach City Council.

Aaron Rouse played as a safety in the National Football League and United Football League.

Aaron Rouse played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies before he was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft.

Aaron Rouse was a member of the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals of the NFL and the Omaha Nighthawks and Virginia Destroyers of the UFL.

From 2019 to 2022, Aaron Rouse represented an at-large seat on the Virginia Beach city council, having been elected in 2018.

Aaron Rouse won a special election to fill the open seat for Virginia's 7th Senate district in January 2023.

Aaron Rouse attended First Colonial High School in Virginia where he excelled at many positions, including outside linebacker and wide receiver.

Aaron Rouse was selected to the Freshman All-American team by Rivals.

Aaron Rouse finished the season with 37 total tackles with 2.5 tackles for losses and one forced fumble.

Aaron Rouse had an outstanding junior season in 2005 opening at the 'Rover' safety position, collecting 77 total tackles and five interceptions, which prompted him to be named a First-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection and one of the top safeties in the country.

Aaron Rouse was the leader of the Virginia Tech defense and elected to stay in college for his senior season.

Aaron Rouse had a reputation of hard hits, sometimes resulting in penalties.

Aaron Rouse had another disappointing performance the next week against Boston College which led to him splitting time at the safety position with fellow senior safety, Carey Wade, for a three-week stretch four games before the end of the season.

Aaron Rouse returned to the starting spot for the final four games of the season, having started ten total games for the season.

Aaron Rouse finished his senior season with 57 total tackles, one forced fumble, two pass deflections and two interceptions.

Aaron Rouse finished his college career at Virginia Tech with 217 total tackles, 12 tackles for losses, four forced fumbles with one recovery, nine passes defensed and five interceptions.

Aaron Rouse made 24 starts in 52 career games at Virginia Tech.

Aaron Rouse entered the 2007 NFL draft as one of the top prospects at safety with his unusual combination of size, strength and speed.

Aaron Rouse was nominated for the week 12 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week award for his performance against the Detroit Lions where he made a key game-changing interception against fellow rookie Calvin Johnson.

Aaron Rouse finished his rookie campaign with 25 total tackles, four pass deflections and two interceptions while playing in 11 total games, starting in three of them.

Aaron Rouse helped Green Bay win the 2007 NFC North division championship.

Aaron Rouse entered the 2008 season as the backup strong safety behind starter Atari Bigby but an injury to Bigby during the Week 2 matchup at Detroit promoted Aaron Rouse to starting strong safety for the Packers third game of the season against the Dallas Cowboys and the fourth against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Aaron Rouse was named NFL Defensive player of the week for that performance.

Aaron Rouse again entered the season as a backup but started in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals in place of the injured Atari Bigby.

Aaron Rouse recorded 9 tackles, 2 assisted, in the game.

Aaron Rouse was cut by the Packers the following Wednesday, on September 23,2009, and replaced by Matt Giordano.

Aaron Rouse was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on September 24,2009 after Kenny Phillips was placed on injured reserve.

Aaron Rouse signed with the Arizona Cardinals on August 3,2010.

Aaron Rouse continued with the UFL for the 2011 season, joining the Virginia Destroyers for the 2011 season.

In 2018, Aaron Rouse ran for an at-large seat on the Virginia Beach City Council.

Aaron Rouse got the most votes and was elected alongside incumbent councilman John Moss.

On February 27,2020, Aaron Rouse announced he would run for mayor in the November election, facing incumbent Bobby Dyer.

On March 14,2022, Aaron Rouse announced he would be running for the Virginia State Senate in newly formed District 22 in the 2023 election.