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 on February 12, 1991, is an American professional football player. He is a wide receiver, which means he catches passes from the quarterback. Eric played college football for the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen. He was also named a CFL All-Star in 2015, which is a big honor in the Canadian Football League. Throughout his career, Eric played for several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Calgary Stampeders, San Francisco 49ers, and Toronto Argonauts.
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College Football Career
Eric Rogers played as a wide receiver at California Lutheran University. This school is part of NCAA Division III sports. He set many new records for his school. Eric had 220 career catches, 3,461 receiving yards, and 41 touchdowns. He also scored 270 total points during his college career.
In his final year, Eric set even more records. He made 91 catches and scored 18 touchdowns. He also gained 1,298 receiving yards that season. Eric was honored as an All-America athlete in two different sports: football and track & field. He is now a member of the Cal Lutheran Hall of Fame. During his time there, his team won four straight league championships. They never lost a league game.
Professional Football Journey
Starting with the Dallas Cowboys
After college, Eric Rogers signed with the Dallas Cowboys. This happened on April 28, 2013. He joined them as an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the main player draft.
Time with Portland Thunder and Ottawa Redblacks
In 2014, Eric was assigned to the Portland Thunder in the Arena Football League (AFL). However, he soon signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL. He didn't make the Redblacks' main team.
So, Eric returned to the Portland Thunder. He played 9 games there, making 73 catches for 903 yards. He also scored 27 touchdowns. After this, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders.
First Time with the Calgary Stampeders
Eric Rogers joined the Calgary Stampeders on July 7, 2014. He quickly made a big impact. In the West Division Final game on November 23, 2014, he caught 3 passes for 60 yards. He also scored two touchdowns in that important game.
In 2015, Eric had an amazing season. He led the entire league with 1,448 receiving yards. He was also fourth in the league with 87 catches. Eric tied for the league lead with 10 receiving touchdowns that year.
Playing for the San Francisco 49ers
On January 20, 2016, Eric Rogers signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He had visited 16 different NFL teams before choosing the 49ers. Sadly, he tore his ACL during training camp. This injury meant he missed the entire 2016 season.
On August 27, 2016, Eric was placed on injured reserve. The 49ers later waived him on May 2, 2017.
Second Time with the Calgary Stampeders
Eric Rogers decided to return to the Stampeders on June 6, 2018. He played in nine games during the 2018 CFL season. He caught 36 passes for 499 yards and scored 5 touchdowns. He missed half of that season because of a knee injury.
In the West-Division Final playoff game, Eric caught three touchdown passes. This helped the Stampeders reach their third straight Grey Cup championship game. On February 12, 2019, Eric and the Stampeders agreed to a new two-year contract. He played in 17 regular season games that year. He had 85 catches for 1,080 yards and ten touchdowns. He was also named a CFL West All-Star. He did not play in 2020 because the 2020 CFL season was canceled.
Joining the Toronto Argonauts
Eric Rogers' playing rights were traded to the Toronto Argonauts on January 31, 2021. This happened as he was about to become a free agent. Eric and the Argonauts agreed to a contract the very next day.
In the 2021 season, Eric faced more injuries. He played in only six games. However, he still had a good impact, with six catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns. In the East Final playoff game, he had six catches for 62 yards. His team lost that game to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
In the 2022 season, Eric again dealt with injuries. He started the season on the injured list. He made his season debut on August 6, 2022, with three catches for 30 yards. But he got another injury and did not play again in 2022. He remained on the injured list when the Argonauts won the 109th Grey Cup game. His contract ended on February 14, 2023, and he became a free agent.
