Played for Auburn from 1983-86, rushing for 2789 career yards.
Had improbable Senior campaign rushing for 1391 yards on 167 carries (8.3 YPC) and 10 TDs.
Drafted by the Packers in 1987 with the 6th overall pick by the Green Bay Packers.
A hardnosed runner- ran for 5 TDs in rookie year on 54 carries but was sidelined by a variety of minor nicks and tears in 87.
During 88 season led the team in rushing (483 yards), kickoff returns, and scoring (8 TD) in just 14 games.
Rushed for a career high 821 yards in 1989 and 5 TDs while hauling in 19 catches.
Comically was caught playing hooky in October 1990 and dealt to the Browns.
Did spot return duty for the Browns over final season in league.
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1990
NOTES:
Brent was part of an absolutely loaded backfield at Auburn (Bo Jackson and Tommie Agee) that all saw time in the NFL. He finished 6th in Heisman Trophy voting in 86. Amazingly that was second on the team behind Bo Jackson who won the award.
CARDS: Pro Set 1990, Score 1991, Action Packed 1990 ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home SENT: 10/11 RECEIVED: 10/30 (19 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played college ball for the Fightin’ Illini at Free Safety.
Originally a 5th round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 1988, but couldn’t crack roster.
Signed by Colts as free agent and developed into a full time starter in 3rd NFL season.
Had 22 tackles in 1989, but a monstrous 7 picks for 225 yards and a TD as the team’s nickleback.
At the time his 80 yard pick for a TD against Buffalo was a club record.
In his first full season as starter in 1990, had 104 tackles and 3 more picks.
Rejoined Saints in 1992, playing the next season there, recording another 4 interceptions.
Then joined Redskins in 1994 playing for Washington through 1996.
Action Packed 1990, #108Score 1991, #121
NOTES:
Keith sneakily got into some fine sets for his 1989 contributions. He was kind enough to personalize three for me. I especially like the Action Packed and the Pro Set cards. -Great profile cards. Keith is the brother of 49ers WR John Taylor.
Finished college career in 1989 as the USC Trojans all-time leading passer completing 630/1081 passes for 8225 yards and 54 TDs.
Selected in the 6th round of the 1989 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.
Won the starter job outright in camp, but was injured before the first game.
Nevertheless started 8 games that season, winning 3 games, while throwing for 1479 yards and 5 TDs.
Early in career, added an extra wrinkle to the Silver Stretch Offense keeping drives alive rushing for 4 TDs in 89, and 6 TDs (363 yards) in 1990.
Injuries and constant QB battles punctuated career with the Lions.
In 1991, posted career best 6-2 starting record.
Played with Lions through 1993, winning only start for Cowboys in 1994.
Signed with Philadelphia Eagles in 1995.
Thrust into starting lineup for Randall Cunningham, and led team to 9 wins and a playoff berth.
Journeyman phase of career arguably began in 1999 after signing for the Washington Redskins for one season.
Saw action sparingly, and then joined the Raiders in 2000, also seeing little playing time over two seasons.
Signed with Panthers in 2002, experiencing the best season of career, throwing for career highs in attempts (381), completions (223), yards (2630), and TDs (15).
Retired after the 2004 season and has done a lot of TV and sports commentary work.
NOTES:
Rodney is not a TTM signer, so when my friend offered to trade me Rodney and Mel Gray for a Jamaal Charles autograph consignment, I jumped at the chance. Hopefully I’ll get another shot at him on a few more set needs in the future.
ATT
COMP
PCT
YDS
TD
INT
RAT
2346
1344
57.3
16338
76
92
73.3
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
270
1139
4.2
16
37
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