Justin Rogers (defensive tackle)

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Justin Rogers
No. 96 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-09-12) September 12, 2001 (age 23)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:335 lb (152 kg)
Career information
High school: Oak Park (Oak Park, Michigan)
College: Kentucky (2020–2022)
Auburn (2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 7 / pick: 244
Career history
 * 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 Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played for the Kentucky Wildcats and the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

In Rogers's freshman season, he was an immediate starter at right tackle. [1] In Rogers junior season, he was a starter at right tackle, and he notched 22 tackles four 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] Coming out of high school, Rogers held offers from schools such as Kentucky, Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and LSU. [5] Rogers ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Kentucky Wildcats. [6] [7]

College career

Kentucky

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]

Auburn

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]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
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 s1.86 s3.06 s4.87 s8.17 s26.0 in
(0.66 m)		8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [19] [20] [21]

Dallas Cowboys

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]

Cincinnati Bengals

On August 29, 2024, Rogers was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad. [24]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On December 19, 2024, the Dallas Cowboys signed Rogers to their active roster off of the Bengals' practice squad. [25]

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  2. ↑ Goricki, David (May 20, 2019). "'Felt like home': Oak Park's Justin Rogers picks Kentucky over Michigan". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
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  22. ↑ "Pick by Pick: Rogers should get early reps". Dallas Cowboys. May 9, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  23. ↑ Walker, Patrik (August 27, 2024). "2024 Cowboys Roster: Carl Lawson, Kemon Hall, 4 RBs included in roster trimming". DallasCowboys.com.
  24. ↑ "Bengals add to 2024 Practice Squad". Bengals.com. August 29, 2024.
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