No. 75 – Philadelphia Eagles | |
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Position: | Defensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | September 12, 2001
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 338 lb (153 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Oak Park (Oak Park, Michigan) |
College: | Kentucky (2020–2022) Auburn (2023) |
NFL draft: | 2024: 7th round, 244th pick |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Justin Rogers (born September 12, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats and Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.
In Rogers's freshman season, he was an immediate starter at right tackle. [1] In his junior season, he was a starter at right tackle, and he notched 22 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four forced fumbles as a linebacker. [2] Coming out of high school, Rogers was rated as a four-star recruit. [3] Rogers was also rated the top offensive guard and the top player in the state of Michigan. [4] Rogers held scholarship offers from schools such as Kentucky, Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and LSU. [5] Rogers ultimately committed to play college football for the Kentucky Wildcats. [6] [7]
During the 2020 season finale versus rival Alabama, Rogers notched a then career-high three tackles. [8] In Rogers first two seasons in 2020 and 2021, he tallied 26 tackles with three and a half being for a loss, and two and a half sacks. [9] During the 2022 season, Rogers notched 36 tackles with one and a half going for a loss, along with half a sack. [10] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Rogers decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [11] [12]
In Rogers career with Kentucky, he played in 33 games where he totaled 60 tackles, with five going for a loss, and three sacks. [13]
Rogers decided to transfer to play for the Auburn Tigers. [14] [15] During the 2023 season, Rogers had 17 tackles with two being for a loss, and a sack. [16] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Rogers declared for the 2024 NFL draft. [17] [18]
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 | |
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6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | 33 in (0.84 m) | 10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m) | 5.52 s | 1.86 s | 3.06 s | 4.87 s | 8.17 s | 26.0 in (0.66 m) | 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) | 21 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [19] [20] [21] |
Rogers was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (244th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft. [22] He was released during roster cuts on August 26, 2024. [23]
On August 29, 2024, Rogers was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad. [24]
On December 19, 2024, the Dallas Cowboys signed Rogers to their active roster off of the Bengals' practice squad. [25]
On June 18, 2025, Rogers was waived by the Cowboys. [26]
On July 21, 2025, Rogers signed with the Seattle Seahawks. [27] He was waived by the Seahawks on July 29. [28]
On August 12, 2025, Rogers signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. [29]