Reggie Rogers facts for kids

Reginald O'Keith Rogers (January 21, 1964 – October 24, 2013) was a professional American football player. He played as a defensive tackle. Rogers played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Early Life and College Football

Reggie Rogers was born in Sacramento, California. He grew up loving sports. He played football at the University of Washington. His coach there was Don James.

College Achievements

Rogers was a very talented player in college. In 1986, he was named an All-American. This means he was one of the best college football players in the country. He also won the Morris Trophy in 1986. This award goes to the best defensive lineman in the Pacific-10 Conference.

Professional Football Career

In 1987, the Detroit Lions picked Reggie Rogers. He was the seventh player chosen in the 1987 NFL Draft. This was a very high pick, showing how much potential he had.

NFL Challenges

Rogers played only six games in his first year with the Lions. He faced some personal challenges during this time. He later played short periods with the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He left the NFL after the 1992 season.

Canadian Football League

After the NFL, Rogers moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1993 to 1994. He also played for the Shreveport Pirates in 1995. In the CFL, he played 33 games. He recorded 18 sacks and 91 tackles.

College Basketball

Besides football, Reggie Rogers also played basketball. He was part of the Husky basketball team. He played three seasons for them. His basketball coach was Marv Harshman.

Personal Life

Reggie Rogers had six children. Their names are Reggie, Regina, Amanda, Brittany, Isiah, and Jackie.

Death

Reggie Rogers passed away at his home in Seattle, Washington. He was 49 years old when he died in 2013.

See also

• Washington Huskies football statistical leaders