Eric Rogers
Career Summary
Eric Rogers is a defensive back from Burlington, New Jersey, who played collegiately at Northern Illinois and Rutgers.
Section reviewed
Early Life
Rogers was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, and attended Burlington Township High School.
Section reviewed
High School
A three-year letterwinner at Burlington, Rogers was a first-team all-conference selection in 2019 and a second-team honoree in 2018. He was a team captain as a senior and ranked No. 45 in NJ.com's Top 50 recruiting list. In 2019 he made 60 tackles, three pass breakups and one tackle for loss while adding 11 receptions for 273 yards and three touchdowns on offense.
Section reviewed
College Career
Rogers began at Northern Illinois, appearing in 15 games from 2020 through 2022. He started the first five games of 2021 before a season-ending injury, then returned in 2022 to make two interceptions in the opener against Eastern Illinois and earn MAC West Division Player of the Week. At Rutgers from 2023 through 2024, he played 24 games. In 2023, he recorded 19 tackles, six pass breakups and returned a blocked punt 17 yards for a touchdown against Indiana. As a 2024 starter, he totaled 34 tackles, a sack, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a 52-yard pick-six against Howard.
Section reviewed
Path to the NFL
Rogers progressed from a decorated Burlington Township career to Northern Illinois, then spent his final two college seasons at Rutgers, where he became a starting cornerback.
Section reviewed
Career Accomplishments
Rogers earned MAC West Division Player of the Week after his two-interception performance against Eastern Illinois in 2022. Rutgers reported that Pro Football Focus rated him the fourth-best cornerback in the Big Ten in 2024.
Section reviewed
Playing Style
Listed as a defensive back, Rogers played cornerback and contributed in coverage, turnover production and special teams. His collegiate record includes three interceptions, 14 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, a blocked punt, a pick-six and a blocked-punt touchdown.
Section reviewed
31457, 00-0040468, 2002-04-02, Eric Rogers, Eric, Rogers
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 0.0
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.