Sam Rogers (linebacker)

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Sam Rogers
No. 59
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1970-05-30) May 30, 1970 (age 53)
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Mary's Preparatory
(Orchard Lake Village, Michigan)
College: Colorado
NFL draft: 1994  / Round: 2 / Pick: 64
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:400
Sacks:30
Interceptions:2
Player stats at PFR

Sammie Lee Rogers (born May 30, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, and Atlanta Falcons. He was selected by the Bills in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft after playing college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. [1] [2] [3] His son, Armani, played college football at UNLV and Ohio before joining the Washington Commanders as a undrafted free agent in 2022. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  2. Sam Rogers NFL & AFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com
  3. Sam Rogers, OLB at NFL.com
  4. Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2022 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic . p. 54. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  5. "Washington Commanders announce list of undrafted free agents". Commanders.com. May 2, 2022.