Tavon Rooks
Tavon Rooks (born May 10, 1990) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Kansas State. College career. Rooks attended Navarro Junior College before transferring to Kansas State. Professional career. New Orleans Saints. Rooks was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the 6th round of the 2014 NFL Draft. On August 30, 2014, he was waived by the Saints. On September 1, 2014, he was signed to the Saints' practice squad. Arizona Cardinals. On January 5 , 2015, Rooks was signed to a reserve/future contract by the Arizona Cardinals. On June 5, 2015, he was released by the Cardinals. Kansas City Chiefs. On June 16, 2015, Rooks was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. During spring training in August 2015, Rooks suffered a heart attack during practice. A few days later he had stents inserted. He was placed on the medical IR. On September 1, 2015, he was released by the Chiefs.