Christian Rozeboom
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Christian Rozeboom
| image =
| caption =
| current_team = Carolina Panthers
| number = 56
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|1|30}}
| birth_place = Sioux Center, Iowa, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 237
| high_school = Sioux Center
| college = South Dakota State (2015–2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2021|2024}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- Super Bowl champion (LVI)
- 4× First-team All-MVFC (2016–2019)
- MVFC Freshman of the Year (2016)
| statleague =
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 225
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 1
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 =
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 =
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 8
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 2
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 =
| pfr = R/RozeCh00
}}
Christian Rozeboom (born January 30, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
College career
Rozeboom was a member of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He finished his collegiate career with a school-record 475 tackles with 29 tackles for loss, six sacks, eight forced fumbles, and eight interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Rust |first=Justin |date=April 22, 2020 |title=South Dakota State linebacker and Sioux Center grad ready for NFL shot |url=https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/south-dakota-state-linebacker-and-sioux-center-grad-christian-rozeboom-ready-for-nfl-shot/article_185fe715-b9b2-59e6-afd7-78ff567c59a0.html |access-date=October 25, 2021 |website=Sioux City Journal}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2
| weight = 228
| arm span = 31 7/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1020144&DraftYear=2020 |title=2020 Draft Scout Christian Rozeboom, South Dakota State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=November 21, 2022}}
}}
=Los Angeles Rams (first stint)=
Rozeboom was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Rust |first=Justin |date=April 26, 2020 |title=Sioux Center grad Christian Rozeboom signs with the LA Rams |url=https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/sioux-center-grad-christian-rozeboom-signs-with-the-l-a-rams/article_59ed7d5a-21c6-578b-83b7-9a054a21c381.html |access-date=October 25, 2021 |website=Sioux City Journal}} He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts and re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/09/05/rams-trim-roster-to-52-at-final-cut-leave-room-for-shopping/42387721/|title=Rams trim roster to 52 at final cut, leave room for shopping|website=USA Today|publisher=Associated Press|date=September 5, 2020|access-date=October 25, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/sioux-centers-rozeboom-grateful-for-opportunity-on-rams-practice-squad/|title=Sioux Center’s Rozeboom grateful for opportunity on Rams practice squad|website=SiouxlandProud.com|date=September 8, 2020|access-date=October 25, 2021}} Rozeboom was signed to a reserve/futures contract with the Rams on January 18, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-14-players-to-reserve-future-contracts|title=Rams sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts|first=Stu|last=Jackson|website=TheRams.com|date=January 18, 2021|access-date=October 25, 2021}} He was waived on August 31, 2021, at the end of training camp.{{cite web|url=https://kiwaradio.com/sports/rozeboom-cut-by-rams/|title=Rozeboom Cut By Rams|first=Justin|last=Hellinga|website=KIWARadio.com|date=August 31, 2021|access-date=October 25, 2021}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
Rozeboom was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on September 1, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/news/los-angeles-rams-kansas-city-chiefs-sign-christian-rozeboom|title=Chiefs to Sign Former Rams LB Christian Rozeboom|first=Nicholas|last=Cothrel|website=SI.com|date=September 1, 2021|access-date=October 25, 2021}} He was elevated to the active roster on October 24, for the team's Week 7 game against the Tennessee Titans and made his NFL debut in the game, primarily playing on special teams. He also recorded his first career tackle in the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article255249551.html|title=Chiefs report card grades: 10/24/21 loss to Tennessee Titans|work=The Kansas City Star|date=October 24, 2021|access-date=October 25, 2021}}
=Los Angeles Rams (second stint)=
On November 2, 2021, Rozeboom was signed off the Chiefs' practice squad by the Rams.{{Cite web |last=Crabtree |first=Curtis |date=November 2, 2021 |title=Rams signing linebacker Christian Rozeboom off Chiefs practice squad |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/11/02/rams-signing-linebacker-christian-rozeboom-off-chiefs-practice-squad/ |access-date=March 25, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk}} Rozeboom won a Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202202130cin.htm |access-date=March 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
On March 15, 2023, Rozeboom was tendered by the Rams.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Stu |date=March 15, 2023 |title=Rams tender exclusive rights free agents Michael Hoecht, Shaun Jolly and Christian Rozeboom |url=https://www.therams.com/news/exclusive-rights-free-agents-michael-hoecht-shaun-jolly-christian-rozeboom |access-date=March 25, 2023 |website=TheRams.com}} He was re-signed on April 17, 2023.{{Cite tweet |user=RamsNFL |number=1648091379023892481 |title=LA Rams Transactions: • Signed Exclusive Rights Free Agents DB Shaun Jolly, LB Christian Rozeboom}} He played all 17 games with five starts, finishing fourth on the team with 79 tackles.{{Cite web |title=Christian Rozeboom 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RozeCh00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2023 Los Angeles Rams Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2023.htm |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In the 2024 season, he had one sack, 135 tackles, one interception, and four passes defended.{{Cite web |title=Christian Rozeboom 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RozeCh00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On March 12, 2025, Rozeboom signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |title=Panthers agree to terms with linebacker Christian Rozeboom |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-agree-to-terms-with-linebacker-christian-rozeboom |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Panthers.com |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
{{footballstats|yahoo=33261|espn=3909013|nfl=christian-rozeboom}}
- [https://www.therams.com/team/players-roster/christian-rozeboom/ Los Angeles Rams bio]
- [https://gojacks.com/sports/football/roster/christian-rozeboom/8589 South Dakota State Jackrabbits bio]
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Category:American football linebackers
Category:Los Angeles Rams players
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Category:South Dakota State Jackrabbits football players
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