1. Rosevelt Colvin, III was born on September 5,1977 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
14 Facts About Rosevelt Colvin
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Rosevelt Colvin played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft.
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Rosevelt Colvin has earned two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots and was a member of the Houston Texans.
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Rosevelt Colvin earned Second Team All-State honors as a junior, and recorded a school-record 219 tackles as a senior.
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In that final season at Broad Ripple, Colvin earned honors as an All-Marion County Player, the Indianapolis News Defensive Player of the Year, an All-Metro Player, and was a First Team All-State selection.
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Rosevelt Colvin was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft.
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Rosevelt Colvin was named to the Bears' All-Decade Defense team along with fellow linebackers Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs.
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Early in his first season with New England, Rosevelt Colvin suffered a shattered socket in his left hip.
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Rosevelt Colvin did not start again until 2005, and in 2006, he was a full-time starter at outside linebacker for the Patriots.
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Rosevelt Colvin was placed on injured reserve by the Patriots on November 27,2007.
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Rosevelt Colvin had one year left on his contract with a $5.5 million base salary.
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On June 16,2008, Rosevelt Colvin signed with the Houston Texans.
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Rosevelt Colvin was re-signed by the New England Patriots on December 3,2008, after cornerback Jason Webster was placed on injured reserve.
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Rosevelt Colvin owns five UPS stores in the area, as well as a cupcake shop called "SweeTies Gourmet Treats" with two locations.