CLEMSON in the NFL

Daniel Rodriguez signs with NFL team


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Former Clemson wide receiver and purple heart recipient Daniel Rodriguez Daniel Rodriguez
Wide Receiver (2012 - 2014)
#83 5-8, 180
Stafford, VA

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Daniel Rodriguez
Wide Receiver (2012 - 2014)
#83 5-8, 180
Stafford, VA

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has signed a free agent contract with the St. Louis Rams on Saturday according to his twitter account.

Official Clemson Bio - Original walk-on wide receiver who attended Clemson on the GI Bill ... decorated war hero who served approximately 18 months (starting Jan. 26, 2007) in Iraq and one year in Afghanistan ... served in the Army from 2006-10 ... achieved the military rank of Sergeant ... involved in Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009, when 300 Taliban insurgents battled with 38 U.S. troops; eight Americans lost their lives and 22 were injured, including Rodriguez, in one of the most violent battles in the war; earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal With Valor Device for his heroism at Kamdesh ... his story was featured on many national shows and programs ... had 11 receptions for 39 yards and one touchdown, a five-yard carry and six punt returns for 57 yards in 188 snaps over 39 games (one start) in his career ... saw most of his action on special teams.

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