Roosevelt Potts is a former professional American football

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 player who played fullback

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 in the NFL for five seasons from 1993 to 1998 for the Indianapolis Colts

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, Miami Dolphins

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, and Baltimore Ravens

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, after playing college football at University of Louisiana at Monroe

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. At 6', 267 lbs, Potts was often used in short yardage situations. 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.