26 Facts About Dominic Rhodes

Dominic Dondrell Rhodes was born on January 17,1979 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League.

Dominic Rhodes played college football for the Midwestern State Mustangs and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2001.

Dominic Rhodes earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super Bowl XLI, defeating the Chicago Bears, and set an NFL record for rushing yards by an undrafted rookie, with 1,104 yards.

Dominic Rhodes played for the Virginia Destroyers and the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League.

Dominic Rhodes signed instead with Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.

Dominic Rhodes played two years at Tyler Junior College, where he earned All-American honors and twice was named an all-conference selection.

Dominic Rhodes then attended Midwestern State University where he was a standout running back.

Dominic Rhodes was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.

That year, Dominic Rhodes ran for the most rushing yards by an undrafted rookie in NFL history, with 1,104, despite only starting the final nine games of the season.

Dominic Rhodes missed the entire 2002 season due to a torn ACL.

Dominic Rhodes finished the year with 641 yards and five touchdowns.

Dominic Rhodes became a free agent for the 2007 free agency period.

Dominic Rhodes was released by the Raiders on April 28, two days after they drafted running back Darren McFadden fourth overall in the 2008 NFL draft.

On May 7,2008, Dominic Rhodes returned to the Colts on a one-year, $605,000 contract.

Dominic Rhodes contributed in the passing game as well, recording 302 yards and three TDs receiving.

Dominic Rhodes was signed by the UFL's Florida Tuskers for their 2010 season.

Dominic Rhodes was third in the UFL in yards from scrimmage and second in kickoff return average.

Dominic Rhodes scored at least one touchdown in each of the first seven games of the eight-game season.

Dominic Rhodes played in their remaining three games that year, and finished the season with 37 carries for 172 yards and no touchdowns.

Dominic Rhodes played in their playoff loss to the New York Jets but would not be signed for the 2011 season, becoming a free agent.

Since Dominic Rhodes was to be 33 years old, it was widely believed that no team would be willing to wait a year for him to play.

Dominic Rhodes would be named the UFL's offensive player of the year for 2011.

Dominic Rhodes ran for 90 yards and a touchdown in the game.

Dominic Rhodes is actually one of four former NFL players to win a Super Bowl and a UFL Championship.

On March 27,2013, at age 34, Dominic Rhodes signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

Dominic Rhodes subsequently pleaded guilty and on March 21,2007, was given a suspended 180-day sentence and fined $2,000.