Eric Rogers (gridiron football) facts for kids
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Rogers with the Toronto Argonauts in 2022
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | February 12, 1991 Glendora, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Covina (CA) Charter Oak | ||||||
| College: | Cal Lutheran | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||
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| CFL status: | American | ||||||
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| Player stats at CFL.ca | |||||||
| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |||||||
Eric Dionne Rogers (born February 12, 1991) is an American football player. He plays as a wide receiver, catching passes from the quarterback. Eric played college football at Cal Lutheran. He was even named a CFL All-Star in 2015, which is a big honor! Over his career, Eric has played for several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Calgary Stampeders, and Toronto Argonauts. He has won the Grey Cup three times.
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College Football Days
Eric Rogers played college football at California Lutheran University. This is an NCAA Division III school. While there, he set amazing school records! He had 220 catches, gained 3,461 yards, and scored 41 touchdowns in his college career.
In his final year, Eric had 91 catches and 18 touchdowns, which were also new records for Cal Lutheran. He gained 1,298 yards that season. Eric is the only athlete from Cal Lutheran to be recognized as an All-America in two different sports: football and track & field. Because of his great achievements, he is now a member of the Cal Lutheran Hall of Fame. During his time, his team won four championships in a row and never lost a league game!
Professional Football Career
Starting with the Dallas Cowboys
After college, Eric Rogers signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 28, 2013. He joined them as an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the main draft but was signed afterward.
Playing in the Arena Football League and CFL
In 2014, Eric joined the Portland Thunder in the Arena Football League (AFL). This league plays a faster, indoor version of football. However, he soon signed with the Ottawa Redblacks in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
When he didn't make the Redblacks' main team, he went back to play for the Portland Thunder. In just 9 games, Eric had 73 catches for 903 yards and scored 27 touchdowns! After this impressive performance, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL.
First Time with the Calgary Stampeders
Eric Rogers joined the Calgary Stampeders on July 7, 2014. He quickly made a big difference, especially in a playoff game on November 23, 2014. In that game, he caught 3 passes for 60 yards and scored two touchdowns!
In 2015, Eric had an incredible season. He led the entire CFL with 1,448 receiving yards. He was also fourth in the league with 87 catches and tied for the lead with 10 receiving touchdowns.
Time with the San Francisco 49ers
On January 20, 2016, Eric Rogers signed with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He had visited 16 different NFL teams before choosing the 49ers. Unfortunately, he suffered a serious knee injury during training camp and missed the entire 2016 season. He was later waived by the 49ers in May 2017.
Second Time with the Calgary Stampeders
On June 6, 2018, Eric decided to return to his former team, the Calgary Stampeders. He played in nine games in 2018, catching 36 passes for 499 yards and 5 touchdowns. He missed part of the season due to a knee injury. In a big playoff game, Eric caught three touchdown passes, helping the Stampeders reach their third straight Grey Cup championship game.
Just before free agency began on February 12, 2019, Eric and the Stampeders agreed to a new two-year contract. In 2019, he played in 17 regular season games. He had 85 catches for 1,080 yards and ten touchdowns, earning him a spot as a CFL West All-Star. He did not play in 2020 because the CFL season was canceled.
Joining the Toronto Argonauts
In 2021, Eric Rogers' playing rights were traded to the Toronto Argonauts. He signed a contract with them the very next day. He faced some injuries in 2021, playing in only six games. However, he still managed to have 6 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns. In the East Final playoff game, he had 6 catches for 62 yards, but his team lost.
In 2022, Eric again dealt with injuries. He started the season on the injured list. He made his season debut on August 6, 2022, with 3 catches for 30 yards. But he got injured again and didn't play for the rest of 2022. Even though he was on the injured list, his team, the Argonauts, won the 109th Grey Cup championship that year! His contract ended on February 14, 2023, and he became a free agent.
