Brian Rolle

Brian Rolle (born November 20, 1988) is an American football linebacker, and currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Rolle was a two-year starter at middle linebacker for Ohio State and led the Buckeyes with 76 tackles as a senior.

Pre-draft
Rolle was projected to be drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Philadelphia Eagles
Rolle was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract with the team on July 27, 2011. He became the Eagles starting weak-side linebacker before week 4 and then started all of Philadelphia's remaining 13 games. He scored his first career touchdown in week 9, after he stripped Chicago Bears' RB Matt Forte and picked up the ball and scored. He also recorded a sack against Miami in week 13. He was released by the Eagles October 2nd, 2012 for poor special teams play.

Personal
Rolle is cousin of New York Giants defensive back Antrel Rolle, former Baltimore Ravens defensive back Samari Rolle, and former Tennessee Titans defensive back Myron Rolle. Rolle's second cousin is former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson. Rolle is a native of Immokalee, Florida.