James Rodgers (gridiron football)
New Jersey Generals | |||||
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Position: | Wide receivers coach | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Richmond, Texas, U.S. | December 20, 1988||||
Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||
Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Lamar Consolidated (Rosenberg, Texas) | ||||
College: | Oregon State | ||||
Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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CFL status: | International | ||||
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Player stats at NFL.com |
James Rodgers Jr. (born December 20, 1988) is an
High school career
Rodgers attended
College career
Rodgers attended
As a freshman in
In his career at Oregon State, Rodgers set the Oregon State career record with 6,377 all-purpose yards. He was also the first player in school history to record 1,000 yards rushing and 2,000 yards receiving for his career. He also finished his career second on the school's list for career kick return yardage (2,124). He finished third in school history with 19 touchdown receptions. He finished sixth all-time in school history in punt return average (13.7). Recorded 41 consecutive games with a pass reception. He finished fourth in school history in career receiving yards (2,582). He also finished second on the school's all-time career receptions list (222).[1]
College statistics
Source:[9]
Receiving | Rushing | Scrimmage | Kick return | Punt return | |||||||||||||||
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Year | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | 100+ | Yd/G | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD |
2007 | 13 | 19 | 208 | 10.9 | 1 | 50 | 586 | 11.7 | 3 | 1 | 61.1 | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 0 | ||||
2008 | 12 | 51 | 607 | 11.9 | 4 | 46 | 408 | 8.9 | 5 | 3 | 84.6 | 33 | 818 | 24.8 | 1 | ||||
2009 | 13 | 91 | 1034 | 11.4 | 9 | 58 | 303 | 5.2 | 1 | 7 | 102.8 | 36 | 840 | 23.3 | 0 | 13 | 151 | 11.6 | 0 |
2010 | 4 | 16 | 215 | 13.4 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 0 | 1 | 63.3 | 12 | 344 | 28.7 | 0 | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 1 |
2011 | 9 | 45 | 514 | 11.4 | 3 | 11 | 75 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 65.4 | ||||||||
Total | 222 | 2,578 | 11.6 | 19 | 193 | 1,410 | 8.9 | 9 | 12 | 78.2 | 86 | 2,124 | 24.7 | 1 | 19 | 261 | 13.7 | 1 |
Track and field
Rodgers was also a track star at Oregon State. He competed in the
Personal bests
Event | Time (seconds) | Venue | Date |
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100 meters
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10.45 | Houston, Texas | May 2, 2009 |
200 meters
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22.00 | Houston, Texas | May 16, 2009 |
Professional career
2012 NFL Combine
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
184 lb (83 kg) |
29+5⁄8 in (0.75 m) |
8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) |
4.67 s | 1.66 s | 2.73 s | 4.23 s | 6.93 s | 37 in (0.94 m) |
9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) |
19 reps | |
All values from |
Atlanta Falcons
After going
Montreal Alouettes
Rodgers was signed to the Montreal Alouettes' practice roster on August 6, 2014.[15] In 2014, he appeared in 10 games. He recorded seven receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown.[16] He recorded 12 carries for 60 yards and one touchdown.[17] He also recorded 11 kickoff returns for 206 yards, as well as 58 punt returns for 467 yards, and one touchdown.[18]
Coaching career
Nebraska
In August 2016, Rodgers joined the
San Antonio Commanders (AAF)
In 2018, he became the running backs coach for his former college coach, Mike Riley, and the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football. Shortly after being hired, he was switched to be the outside linebackers coach.[20]
New Jersey Generals (USFL)
In March of 2022, Rodgers reunited with Riley when he joined his staff as the wide receivers coach for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.[21]
Personal
Rodgers is the son of Tasha Williams and James Rodgers, Sr.[2][22] He is also the nephew of retired safety Michael Lewis.[2] He also has three siblings, including Jacquizz Rodgers, a former NFL running back, who he was also teammates with during his tenure at Oregon State.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Player Bio: James Rodgers". Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "James Rodgers 2009 Football bio". OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Rave Report - 2007 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Rave Report - 2008 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- Pac-10.org. December 8, 2008. Archived from the originalon May 31, 2009. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
- ^ "Rave Report - 2009 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Rave Report - 2010 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Rave Report - 2011 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "James Rodgers Career Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ "James Rodgers, DS #67 WR, Oregon State". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "James Rodgers NFL Draft Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Michael (April 30, 2012). "Falcons' undrafted free agents include James Rodgers". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
- ^ Adams, Jay (September 12, 2012). "WR Jamer Rodgers Added to Practice Squad". Retrieved 2014-07-05.
- ^ Smith, Michael (September 1, 2013). "Jacquizz Rodgers' brother returns to Falcons' practice squad". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
- ^ "ALOUETTES ADD RECEIVER JAMES RODGERS TO PRACTICE ROSTER". montrealalouettes.com. August 6, 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ "2014 Montreal Alouettes receiving stats". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "2014 Montreal Alouettes rushing stats". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "2014 Montreal Alouettes punt & kickoff return stats". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "James Rodgers Bio". Huskers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "San Antonio Commanders Add to Coaching Staff". Alliance of American Football. December 11, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ Samuels, Doug (17 March 2022). "The Scoop - Thursday March 17, 2022". footballscoop.com. Football Scoop. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "New Audio...from prison...James Rodgers Sr. speaks". OregonLive.com. December 21, 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2017.