Kevin Rader (American football)

Kevin Rader
Personal information
Born: (1995-04-26) April 26, 1995 (age 29)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Pine-Richland
(Gibsonia, Pennsylvania)
College:Youngstown State
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:3
Receiving yards:14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kevin Charles Rader (born April 26, 1995) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Youngstown State.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m) 		250 lb
(113 kg) 		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.92 s 1.73 s 2.94 s 4.46 s 7.07 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		 17 reps
All values from Pro Day[1][2]

Green Bay Packers

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Rader was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL draft on May 4, 2018.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2018, during final roster cuts.[4]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Rader was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2019.[5] He was waived at the end of training camp, but was signed to the Steelers' practice squad on September 1, 2019.[6][7] He was released from the practice squad twice during the 2019 season, but was re-signed shortly afterwards both times. Rader signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on December 30, 2019.[8]

Rader was waived during final roster cuts again on September 5, 2020,[9] and re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[10] He was signed to the active roster on November 24, 2020.[11] He was waived on December 21,[12] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[13] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2 and January 9, 2021, for the team's week 17 and wild card playoff games, each against the Cleveland Browns, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[14][15] He made his NFL debut in week 17. On January 14, 2021, Rader signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers.[16]

On August 31, 2021, Rader was waived by the Steelers as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] He was promoted to the active roster on November 23, 2021.[19]

On August 30, 2022, Rader was waived by the Steelers.[20]

Tennessee Titans

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On September 1, 2022, Rader was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[21] He was promoted to the active roster on September 22.[22]

On August 29, 2023, Rader was waived by the Titans and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24] He was promoted to the active roster on October 4.[25]

New Orleans Saints

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On August 3, 2024, Rader signed with the New Orleans Saints.[26] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, and released on September 2.[27]

References

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  1. ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Kevin Rader College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Kevin Rader 2018 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Packers' Kevin Rader: Signs contract with Green Bay". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. May 4, 2018.
  4. ^ Kruse, Zach (August 31, 2018). "Tracking Packers' roster cuts down to 53 players". Packers Wire. USA Today.
  5. ^ "Steelers sign former Pine-Richland TE to futures deal". PennLive.com. January 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "Kevin Rader: Cut by Steelers". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. August 31, 2019.
  7. ^ "Making the Squad! Former YSU tight end Kevin Rader makes Steelers' practice squad". September 2, 2019.
  8. ^ "Steelers' Kevin Rader: Back with Pittsburgh". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 30, 2019.
  9. ^ Varley, Teresa (September 5, 2020). "Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  10. ^ Varley, Teresa (September 6, 2020). "Steelers add 14 to practice squad". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  11. ^ Bryan, Dave (November 24, 2020). "Steelers Activate TE Vance McDonald From COVID-19 List; TE Zach Gentry Placed On IR". SteelersDepot.com.
  12. ^ Berger, Cale (December 21, 2020). "Steelers Activate Guard Danny Isidora, Release Tight End Kevin Rader". SteelersNow.com.
  13. ^ Kozora, Alex (December 23, 2020). "Steelers Sign TE Kevin Rader To Practice Squad, Release LS Christian Kuntz". SteelersDepot.com.
  14. ^ "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. January 2, 2021. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  15. ^ Varley, Teresa (January 9, 2021). "Steelers make moves ahead of playoff game". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  16. ^ Varley, Teresa (January 14, 2021). "Steelers sign 13 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  17. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2021). "Steelers make moves to get to 53". Steelers.com.
  18. ^ Varley, Teresa (September 1, 2021). "Steelers add 15 to practice squad". Steelers.com.
  19. ^ "Roster moves continue for Steelers". Steelers.com. November 23, 2021.
  20. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  21. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 1, 2022). "Titans Add WR Josh Gordon, TE Kevin Rader to the Team's Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com.
  22. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 22, 2022). "Roster Moves: Titans Promote TE Kevin Rader to Active Roster, Place OL Jamarco Jones on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com.
  23. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 29, 2023). "Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline". TennesseeTitans.com.
  24. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 30, 2023). "Titans Add Players to the Team's Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com.
  25. ^ Wyatt, Jim (October 4, 2023). "Titans Promote TE Kevin Rader to 53-Man Roster, Add WR Mason Kinsey Back to Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com.
  26. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 3, 2024.
  27. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 27, 2024.
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