Carlos Rogers (American football) facts for kids
Rogers with the 49ers in 2013
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | July 2, 1981 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Butler (Augusta) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Auburn (2001–2004) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9 | ||||||||||||
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Carlos Cornelius Rogers (born July 2, 1981) is a former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Carlos Rogers was known for his strong defense. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. Later, he was a top pick in the 2005 NFL draft. He played for the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, and Oakland Raiders.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Carlos Rogers was born in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up in Thomson, Georgia, before moving to Augusta in middle school. Carlos went to Butler High School. There, he was a star in football, basketball, and track and field.
In football, he played both offense and defense. As a senior, he ran for 1,332 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. He also made 47 tackles and had two interceptions. He was named an All-American by SuperPrep. He was also chosen for local all-star teams. In basketball, he scored about 14 points per game. For track, he ran the 100-meter dash in 10.7 seconds. He ran the 200-meter dash in 21.0 seconds.
College Football Star at Auburn
Carlos Rogers went to Auburn University. He played for the Auburn Tigers football team from 2001 to 2004. He started 44 games during his four years. He finished his college career with 182 tackles. He also had seven interceptions. Carlos holds Auburn's record for career pass deflections with 40. This is the second-highest in SEC history. He was named to Auburn's All-Decade Team for the 2000s. Carlos graduated with a degree in sociology.
Freshman Year (2001)
As a freshman, Carlos started 10 of 12 games. He made 58 tackles and had 12 pass deflections. In a game against Mississippi State, he had a career-high ten tackles. Auburn played in the 2001 Peach Bowl. Carlos was named a Freshman All-American. He was also chosen for the All-SEC Freshman team.
Sophomore Year (2002)
In 2002, Carlos started 9 of 13 games. He recorded 48 tackles and four interceptions. In a game against Syracuse, he had two interceptions. He returned one for 35 yards.
Junior Year (2003)
As a junior, Carlos played in 12 games. He had an interception and four tackles against the University of Tennessee. He broke his left thumb in that game. He played some games with a cast after surgery. Auburn played in the 2003 Music City Bowl. Carlos had three tackles and four pass deflections in that game. He finished the season with 29 tackles.
Senior Year (2004)
During his senior year, Carlos started every game. He helped Auburn have a perfect 13–0 season. He made 47 tackles and had two interceptions. He also had ten pass deflections. Carlos won the Jim Thorpe Award. This award goes to the best defensive back in the country. He was Auburn's first player to win it. He also earned All-America honors.
Playing in the NFL
Carlos Rogers was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the 2005 NFL draft. He was the ninth player picked overall. The Redskins also drafted his Auburn teammate, Jason Campbell. Carlos signed a five-year contract with the Redskins.
Washington Redskins Years
2005 Season
Carlos missed his first preseason game due to an ankle injury. He played his first game on August 19. He intercepted a pass from Carson Palmer. Carlos made his first NFL regular season start on October 2. He had seven tackles and forced a fumble. On November 27, he got his first NFL interception against Drew Brees. He also had eight tackles. The next week, he intercepted another pass. Carlos played in 12 games and started five. He finished with 40 tackles and two interceptions. He also played in two playoff games.
2006 Season
Carlos started 15 games in 2006. He had a career-high 88 tackles. He also had one interception and 17 pass deflections. He missed one game because of a broken thumb.
2007 Season
On October 7, Carlos scored his first touchdown. He intercepted a pass and ran it back 61 yards. This was against the Detroit Lions. He started the first seven games of the season. But he tore two ligaments in his knee. This ended his season early. He had 30 tackles and one interception.
2008 Season
Carlos came back strong from his knee injury. He started the first game of the season. On September 21, he recovered a fumble. He also made a diving interception against Kurt Warner. He ran 42 yards after the interception. This play helped the Redskins win the game. Carlos played in all 16 games for the first time. He had 53 tackles and two interceptions.
2009 Season
Carlos played in 16 games again in 2009. He started 15 of them. He recorded 46 tackles and two fumble recoveries. He also had 12 pass deflections. He helped the Redskins defense be one of the best in the league.
2010 Season
Carlos played and started 12 games. He had 54 tackles and 12 pass break-ups. He also had two interceptions and one forced fumble.
San Francisco 49ers Era
2011 Season
On August 2, 2011, Carlos joined the San Francisco 49ers. He led the team with six interceptions that year. He was chosen to be a starter for the Pro Bowl. He was also named a Second-team All-Pro.
2012 Season
In March 2012, Carlos signed a new contract with the 49ers. In the 2012 season, Carlos and the 49ers played in Super Bowl XLVII. He had three tackles in the game. The 49ers lost a close game to the Baltimore Ravens. Carlos was ranked among the top 100 players in the NFL by his fellow players.
2013 Season
Carlos had a good year in 2013. He made 47 tackles and had two interceptions. The 49ers released him in March 2014. This allowed him to find a new team.
Oakland Raiders Time
On March 31, 2014, Carlos Rogers signed with the Oakland Raiders. He played his final NFL season with them.
NFL Career Statistics Summary
Carlos Rogers played in 133 NFL games. He had a total of 446 tackles. He also made 17 interceptions and scored 2 defensive touchdowns. He was a strong defensive player throughout his career.
