Justin Rogers (linebacker)

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Justin Rogers
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Rogers (#55) on the sidelines
No. 50, 55
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1983-08-31) August 31, 1983 (age 40)
Penngrove, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school: Commerce (TX)
College: SMU
NFL draft: 2007  / Round: 6 / Pick: 180
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-C-USA (2006)
  • Second-team All-C-USA (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:35
Player stats at PFR

Justin Rogers (born August 31, 1983) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.

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Early life

Rogers grew up in Commerce, Texas and attended Commerce High School. [1] He was a two-time All-district selection. He contributed to the team winning the 3A state championship in 1999 and 2001.

He also practiced baseball, basketball and track. He was an All-district selection in baseball as a senior.

College career

Rogers accepted a football scholarship from Southern Methodist University. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in all 12 games (2 starts) as a backup defensive end, making 34 tackles.

As a sophomore, he started 9 games at defensive end, registering 27 tackles (5.5 for loss) and tying the team lead with 2.5 sacks.

As a junior, he led the conference in sacks (7) and ranked in the top 10 in tackles-for-loss and forced fumbles. He posted 64 tackles (10.5 for loss) and 3 forced fumbles.

His senior season was cut short with a neck injury, but he still was able to lead the team with 9.5 sacks. He also had 59 tackles (15 for loss).

Rogers finished his college career after starting 33 out of 43 games, while recording 184 tackles (32 for loss), 19.5 sacks (second in school history), 5 forced fumbles, and one blocked kick.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		252 lb
(114 kg)		4.76 s1.58 s2.69 s4.28 s7.32 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro Day [2]

New England Patriots

Rogers was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (180th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft, with the intention of converting him into an outside linebacker. [3] He became the first Mustang drafted by an NFL team since Kevin Garrett in 2003. He was waived by the Patriots during final cuts on September 1. [4]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 2, 2007, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. [5] He played in all 16 games primarily on special teams. He finished the season with 16 special teams tackles (fifth on the team) as well as three tackles on defense. [6]

In 2008, Rogers played in 15 games, finishing third on the team with 18 special teams tackles.

He missed time in the 2009 training camp with tendinitis in his knee. On August 2, he was waived/injured and subsequently reverted to the injured reserve list. He was released on August 27.

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 14, 2009, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived three days later, and re-signed on October 20. [7] He appeared in one game and was declared inactive in five games. He was placed on the injured reserve list with a thigh injury on December 26. [8] He was waived on February 8, 2010. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Cowboys claim former Commerce player off waivers". Herald-Banner. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ "2007 NFL Draft Scout Justin Rogers College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Cowboys Claim Two Off Waivers; Release Elam, Ball" . Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Preseason Games A Time For Justin Rogers" . Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Richardson promoted; Rogers cut". October 17, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Morgan, Rogers go on IR". December 27, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Cowboys Claim Two Off Waivers; Release Elam, Ball". February 9, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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