Rod Orr Jr.
Rod Orr Jr. is a four-star recruit from Gadsden, AL, out of Gadsden City (No. 330 in the 2021 class) who has not played in UAB's 8 games this season.
Where Orr comes from
- Gadsden, AL
- Gadsden City
- About 50 miles from Protective Stadium
- Four-star, No. 330 in the 2021 class; signed with Florida State.
- On the UAB roster since 2025
Where Orr fits
UAB lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 60th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
UAB is 4-4. Next: vs Charlotte, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Gadsden City
Also from Gadsden, AL
Arrived at UAB from Toledo.
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for UAB -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
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The unit he anchors ranks 60th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UAB has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Six seasons, three schools
- 2026 UAB MortensenYear 6 · Games –
- 2025 UAB DilferYear 5 · Games –
- May 2025 Entered the transfer portalToledo to UAB
- 2024 Toledo CandleYear 4 · Games –
- 2023 Toledo CandleYear 3 · Games –
- 2022 Florida State NorvellYear 2 · Games –
- 2021 Florida State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Gadsden CityGadsden, AL · Class of 2021Four-star, No. 330 in the 2021 class. Signed with Florida State.Also from Gadsden City: Zyan Gibson (Alabama), Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. (Alabama), Ty Sims (Jacksonville State) and 1 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Toledo to UAB, May 31, 2025.
2021
- Signed with Florida StateFour-star, out of Gadsden City
2025
- Transferred to UABfrom Toledo
Coaching lineage · 2021–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 3 schools: Mike Norvell, Jason Candle, Trent Dilfer and Alex Mortensen.