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Rod Achter

Rodney Lee Achter, better known as Rod Achter, is a former gridiron football wide receiver. Achter was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the ninth round of the 1983 NFL draft with the 239th overall pick. He later played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1984, recording three catches for 10 yards in two regular season games.

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Rod Achter
Profile
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1961-02-14) February 14, 1961
Oregon, Ohio, United States
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolClay HS
CollegeToledo
NFL draft1983: 9th round, 239th overall pick
Career history
1983Minnesota Vikings*
1984Ottawa Rough Riders
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Rodney Lee Achter (born February 14, 1961), better known as Rod Achter, is a former gridiron football wide receiver. Achter was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the ninth round of the 1983 NFL draft with the 239th overall pick.1 He later played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1984, recording three catches for 10 yards in two regular season games.2

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References

  1. "1983 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  2. Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 139. ISBN 978-0983513667.