Rohnie Sykes
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Rohnie Albert Sykes Jr (born March 15, 1984) is a retired American professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons.{{Cite web |title=Rohnie Sykes Biography |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/11655/rohnie-sykes |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=ESPN |language=en}}
Sykes played college football at Morgan State University,{{Cite web |title=Rohnie Sykes - Football |url=https://morganstatebears.com/sports/football/roster/rohnie-sykes/1111 |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Morgan State University Athletics |language=en}} and originally signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008.{{Cite web |title=Chiefs Prepare yourselves: Chiefs sign 5th TE. - ChiefsPlanet |url=https://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=184600 |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=chiefsplanet.com}} He also played for the Buffalo Bills' practice squad.
Early life
Sykes attended Sheldon High School in Elk Grove, California, A three-sport athlete (Football, Basketball & Track) Sykes played Tight end and linebacker. A first-team all-state selection, Sykes was a first-team all-metro player; optimist and Shrine Bowl all-star. Sykes committed to Purdue University in 2002. He redshirted and returned to California to Yuba Community College.{{Cite web |last=Myers/Appeal-Democrat |first=Richard |date=2008-05-08 |title=Ex-49er signs with KC Chiefs |url=https://www.appeal-democrat.com/ex-49er-signs-with-kc-chiefs/article_9c740cf6-2b88-574b-bee5-f191eff8652b.html |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Appeal-Democrat |language=en}} Sykes played in 5 football games there garnered over 500 yards receiving before signing to play at Morgan State.
Kansas City Chiefs
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{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2008-05-01 |title=ET CETERA |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2008/05/01/et-cetera/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}} Rohnie Sykes was invited to training camp as an undrafted Free Agent. On April 29, 2008, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Sykes to a three-year, $1.18 million contract with a signing bonus of $15,000 as an undrafted free agent. Through training camp, Sykes competed for a roster spot as a backup Tightend against Brad Cottam and J.P Foschi.
On August 29, 2008, Sykes was waived as a part of final roster cuts but was signed to the team's practice squad. On December 14, the team promoted Sykes to the active roster. On December 29, 2008, Sykes made his professional regular season debut.
United Nation Gridiron League
Sykes was also part of the inaugural Season of the United Nation Gridiron League where he was drafted to the Alabama Roster.{{citation needed|date = May 2024}}
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Category:Kansas City Chiefs players