Chris Rogers (American football)

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Chris Rogers
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1977-01-03) January 3, 1977 (age 47)
Washington, D. C.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Largo (MD)
College: Howard
Undrafted: 1999
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Chris Rogers (born January 3, 1977) is a former American football defensive back who played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Howard University. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Chris Rogers stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  2. "Chris Rogers, DB". NFL.com. Retrieved February 22, 2024.

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