Justin Rogers

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Dallas Cowboys
currentnumber=50
currentposition=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|8|31
birthplace=Santa Rosa, California
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=250
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Dallas Cowboys
college=Southern Methodist
draftyear=2007
draftround=6
draftpick=180
pastteams=
* New England Patriots* (2007)
* Dallas Cowboys (2007-"present"):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
nfl=ROG444987

Justin Rogers (born August 31, 1983 in Santa Rosa, California) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.

College career

Rogers played at defensive end for Southern Methodist University. During his 54-game career he had a total of 123 tackles, 28 for a loss (83 solo tackles, 23 of which were for a loss). He also recorded 19.5 career sacks, five forced fumbles, and one blocked kick.

NFL career

Rogers became the first Mustang drafted by an NFL team since Kevin Garrett in 2003 when he was drafted by the New England Patriots. After the Patriots cut Rogers just before the start of the 2007 season, the Cowboys claimed Rogers off waivers, adding him to their 53-man roster.

Personal

Rodgers grew up in Greenville, TX where he excelled in baseball and football at a young age.In a media conference call after his selection, Rogers noted that he is an avid hunter; as a gift for his stepmother, he skinned a coyote he had caught. [ [http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=25030&pcid=47 Justin Rogers Conference Call Transcript. Patriots.com. Accessed 17 May 2007.] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=32510 New England Patriots bio]