Robert Sands (American football)

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Robert Sands
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Sands in Bengals training camp, 2012
No. 4 – West Virginia Roughriders
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1989-11-03) November 3, 1989 (age 32)
Jacksonville, Florida
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami Carol City
(Miami Gardens, Florida)
College:West Virginia
NFL Draft:2011 / Round: 5 / Pick: 134
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca (archive)

Robert Sands (born November 3, 1989) is an American football safety for the Columbus Lions of the National Arena League (NAL). He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

College career[]

Sands played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers. After his junior season, Sands announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2011 NFL Draft.[1]

Professional career[]

Cincinnati Bengals[]

Sands was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 134th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.[2] He agreed to terms on a rookie contract on July 29. On December 4, 2011, Sands made his debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers but did not record any stats. He was placed on injured reserve on August 24, 2012, due to a chest injury. The Bengals released him on June 12, 2013.

Saskatchewan Roughriders[]

On January 29, 2016, Sands signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.[3] On April 19, 2016, Sands was released.[4]

Los Angeles KISS[]

On May 26, 2016, Sands was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS. On June 14, 2016, Sands was placed on reassignment.

Columbus Lions[]

On August 30, 2017, Sands signed with the Columbus Lions.

West Virginia Roughriders[]

On November 13, 2018, Sands signed with the West Virginia Roughriders of the American Arena League.[5]

Arrest[]

In January 2013, Sands was arrested and charged with assault in the fourth degree in a domestic violence incident against his 8 month pregnant wife.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Safety Robert Sands to enter draft
  2. ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  3. ^ "Roughriders sign Shay Hodge, Jordan Reaves, Robert Sands, Marte Sears". www.cbc.ca. CBC/Radio-Canada. January 29, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  4. ^ "Defensive tackle Brandon Tennant among 10 players released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders". www.leaderpost.com. Postmedia Network Inc. April 19, 2016. Archived from the original on June 8, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  5. ^ "West Virginia Roughriders".
  6. ^ Taylor, Kelly (January 4, 2013). "Bengals player arrested one day before playoffs". Fox19.

External links[]

https://www.wcpo.com/sports/football/bengals/bengals-safety-robert-sands-arrested-on-domestic-assault-charges

https://www.cincyjungle.com/2013/1/4/3837648/bengals-safety-robert-sands-accused-of-assaulting-his-wife

https://stripehype.com/2013/01/04/bengals-safety-robert-sands-arrested-for-domestic-violence/

http://www.walb.com/story/20508183/injured-safety-robert-sands-arrested-in-florence-on-friday

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