Get to know another Eagles Free Agency addition, Rodney McLeod, who just agreed to terms on a five-year contract...
S Rodney McLeod was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams in 2012
McLeod attended the University of Virginia and was the first Cavalier in nearly 20 years to record three interceptions in a single game
McLeod played in all 64 games for the Rams and had 48 consecutive starts
During his time in St. Louis, McLeod also tallied 289 tackles (205 solo), five interceptions, 16 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries
In 2015, McLeod finished third on the team with a career-high 106 tackles
In 2013, McLeod was a full-time starter for the Rams and was voted by his teammates as the club's special teams captain
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with S Rodney McLeod.
Originally signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2012, McLeod (25) played in all 64 games for the Rams, including 48 consecutive starts, and tallied 289 tackles (205 solo), five interceptions, 16 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.
McLeod (5-10, 195) started in all 16 games in 2015 and finished third on the team with a career-high 106 tackles, while also contributing five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. The fifth-year pro emerged as a full-time starter for the Rams in just his second season in 2013 and went on to record 87 tackles, two interceptions, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 16 starts. That season, he was voted by his teammates as the club's special teams captain.
An honorable mention All-ACC performer at the University of Virginia, McLeod became the first Cavalier in nearly 20 years to record three interceptions in a single game. As a senior in 2011, he led the team with four interceptions.
McLeod, a native of Clinton, MD, was a standout football and track star at DeMatha Catholic High School. During his time in St. Louis, he served as an ambassador for the city's Salvation Army chapter and volunteered his time to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
