Roosevelt Bernard Potts (born January 8, 1971) is an American former professional

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player who was a fullback in the

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(NFL) for six seasons from 1993 to 1998 for the

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, and

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. He played

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for the Northeast Louisiana Indians (now

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). He was selected in the second round of the

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. At 6', 267 lbs, Potts was often used in short yardage situations. Career: (ULM Most Rushes record 658, Roosevelt Potts, 1990–92) (ULM most yards gained: Career: 3,061, Roosevelt Potts, 1990–92). During his rookie season with the Colts he rushed for 771 yards, and caught 26 passes. He had one rushing and four receiving touchdowns for his career. Roosevelt Potts graduated from Rayville High School in Rayville Louisiana in 1989.

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