A consensus All-American at the University of Washington in Seattle under head coach Don James, Rogers was chosen seventh overall in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Lions.[1] However, he only played six games of his rookie season due to a slew of emotional problems, even spending time in a counseling center.[2] His second season in 1988 ended after only five games when his car struck another vehicle and killed three teenagers early on Thursday, October 20.[3][4][5] He was later found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.15, the legal limit in Michigan being 0.10 at the time.[6] The Lions waived him in July 1989, not because of the felony charges, but because he broke his neck in the collision.[7] In 1990, he was convicted of vehicular homicide and spent 13 months in prison.[6]
Following his sentence, Rogers had brief stints with Buffalo and Tampa Bay, but was out the NFL after the 1992 season. He made his way to the Canadian Football League and played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1993–94) and one of the U.S. expansion teams, the Shreveport Pirates (1995). He played 33 games in the CFL and accumulated 18 sacks and 91 tackles in three-down football.
Rogers is often considered among the biggest draft busts in NFL history. In 2008, ESPN named him the 13th-biggest bust since the AFL-NFL merger.[8] A year earlier, Yahoo! Sports named him the worst #7 pick since the merger.[9]
On November 26, 2008, Rogers was involved in a hit-and-run collision in Tukwila that resulted in his arrest and a charge of DUI. It was his fifth arrest for DUI in the state of Washington, dating back to his college days at UW.[10]
Rogers had six children; twins Reggie & Regina, Amanda, Brittany, Isiah, and Jackie. His eldest daughter Brittany died from an enlarged heart.[citation needed]
Reggie’s daughter, Regina Rogers-Wright attended UCLA and University of Washington and was an All American and 2012 WNBA draft nominee. Regina, lead the nation in field goal percentage her senior year at the University of Washington with 57%. Regina, recently had her jersey retired at Chief Sealth International School in 2020. On December 15, 2019 Reggie’s first grandchild Zuri was born from his daughter Amanda. He was the younger brother of Cleveland Browns safety Don Rogers, who died of cocaine poisoning at age 23 in June 1986.[12]
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At age 49, Rogers was found dead at his home in Seattle in 2013.[13] An autopsy revealed that he died of combined cocaine and alcoholintoxication.[14]
^"Reggie Rogers charged in crash". Milwaukee Sentinel. Associated Press. October 22, 1988. p. 4, part 2.
^"Police wait for arrest of Rogers". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. October 22, 1988. p. 9C.
^Wojciechowski, Gene (December 4, 1988). "One more nightmare: Reggie Rogers, haunted by the past, faces an uncertain future". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
^Jon Nait (2008-12-02). "Former UW football star charged in DUI case". seattlepi.com. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
^"Switching uniforms". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). news services. November 28, 1984. p. 2C.
^"Rogers, 23, dies of cardiac arrest". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. June 28, 1986. p. 2B.
^"Reggie Rogers dies at 49". 2013-10-26. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
^"Ex-UW star Reggie Rogers died from cocaine, alcohol". 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
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Reginald O Keith Rogers January 21 1964 October 24 2013 was a professional American football defensive tackle who played four seasons in the National Football League NFL for the Detroit Lions 1987 1988 Buffalo Bills 1991 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1992 Reggie RogersNo 60 77 75Position Defensive tacklePersonal informationBorn 1964 01 21 January 21 1964Sacramento California U S Died October 24 2013 2013 10 24 aged 49 Seattle Washington U S Height 6 ft 6 in 1 98 m Weight 278 lb 126 kg Career informationHigh school Sacramento CA Norte Del RioCollege WashingtonNFL Draft 1987 Round 1 Pick 7Career historyDetroit Lions 1987 1988 Buffalo Bills 1991 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1992 Hamilton Tiger Cats CFL 1993 1994 Shreveport Pirates CFL 1995 Career highlights and awardsConsensus All American 1986 Washington MVP 1986 Morris Trophy 1986 Career NFL statisticsGames played 15Games started 2Player stats at NFL com PFRA consensus All American at the University of Washington in Seattle under head coach Don James Rogers was chosen seventh overall in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Lions 1 However he only played six games of his rookie season due to a slew of emotional problems even spending time in a counseling center 2 His second season in 1988 ended after only five games when his car struck another vehicle and killed three teenagers early on Thursday October 20 3 4 5 He was later found to have a blood alcohol content of 0 15 the legal limit in Michigan being 0 10 at the time 6 The Lions waived him in July 1989 not because of the felony charges but because he broke his neck in the collision 7 In 1990 he was convicted of vehicular homicide and spent 13 months in prison 6 Following his sentence Rogers had brief stints with Buffalo and Tampa Bay but was out the NFL after the 1992 season He made his way to the Canadian Football League and played for the Hamilton Tiger Cats 1993 94 and one of the U S expansion teams the Shreveport Pirates 1995 He played 33 games in the CFL and accumulated 18 sacks and 91 tackles in three down football Rogers is often considered among the biggest draft busts in NFL history In 2008 ESPN named him the 13th biggest bust since the AFL NFL merger 8 A year earlier Yahoo Sports named him the worst 7 pick since the merger 9 On November 26 2008 Rogers was involved in a hit and run collision in Tukwila that resulted in his arrest and a charge of DUI It was his fifth arrest for DUI in the state of Washington dating back to his college days at UW 10 Rogers also played three seasons for the Husky basketball team under head coach Marv Harshman 11 Contents 1 Personal 2 Death 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksPersonal editRogers had six children twins Reggie amp Regina Amanda Brittany Isiah and Jackie His eldest daughter Brittany died from an enlarged heart citation needed Reggie s daughter Regina Rogers Wright attended UCLA and University of Washington and was an All American and 2012 WNBA draft nominee Regina lead the nation in field goal percentage her senior year at the University of Washington with 57 Regina recently had her jersey retired at Chief Sealth International School in 2020 On December 15 2019 Reggie s first grandchild Zuri was born from his daughter Amanda He was the younger brother of Cleveland Browns safety Don Rogers who died of cocaine poisoning at age 23 in June 1986 12 Death editAt age 49 Rogers was found dead at his home in Seattle in 2013 13 An autopsy revealed that he died of combined cocaine and alcohol intoxication 14 See also editWashington Huskies football statistical leadersReferences edit 1987 NFL Draft Listing Pro Football Reference com Retrieved 2023 09 24 Woes pile up for Lions Rogers Chicago Sun Times 1987 11 15 Reggie Rogers charged in crash Milwaukee Sentinel Associated Press October 22 1988 p 4 part 2 Police wait for arrest of Rogers Eugene Register Guard Oregon Associated Press October 22 1988 p 9C Wojciechowski Gene December 4 1988 One more nightmare Reggie Rogers haunted by the past faces an uncertain future Los Angeles Times Retrieved August 16 2019 a b Former Lion sentenced The New York Times 1990 01 17 HighBeam ESPN Phillips couldn t outrun off the field troubles NFL Robinson Charles 2007 04 24 Worst all time first round picks Yahoo Sports Sports yahoo com Retrieved 2013 10 25 Jon Nait 2008 12 02 Former UW football star charged in DUI case seattlepi com Retrieved 2013 10 25 Switching uniforms Eugene Register Guard Oregon news services November 28 1984 p 2C Rogers 23 dies of cardiac arrest Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press June 28 1986 p 2B Reggie Rogers dies at 49 2013 10 26 Retrieved 2013 10 26 Ex UW star Reggie Rogers died from cocaine alcohol 2013 12 17 Retrieved 2014 04 19 External links editSports Press Northwest Ex UW star Reggie Rogers a rolling tragedy Career statistics and player information from NFL com Pro Football Reference Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Reggie Rogers amp oldid 1185784137, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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