Justin Rogers DL Auburn | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Justin Rogers DL Auburn
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.53 seconds (1%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.2 DOB: 09/12/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.53 seconds (1%*) | |
| Age: 23.2 DOB: 09/12/2001 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: |
78.1 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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71% |
| Pass Rush: |
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66% |
| Run Defense: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#217
Position rank:
#44
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 1065 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#123
Pos Rank:
#10
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 97/100
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| Ovr Rank: #43 Pos Rank: #3 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Nesta Jade Silvera - Arizona State |
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89% |
| Keondre Coburn - Texas |
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79% |
| John Ridgeway - Arkansas |
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79% |
Drafted: ROUND: 7 - Pick Number: 244 (DAL)
Draft Profile: Bio
Justin Rogers from Parkway High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Rogers joined Kentucky after being heavily recruited.In 2020 as a freshman Rogers saw action in 7 games and played a total of 56 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded only 7 tackles, one assist, while adding 4 stops.
As a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2021 Rogers played in 12 games and took part in 209 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded 11 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 8 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 4 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Rogers played in 12 games and contributed on 425 snaps. He recorded 18 tackles, 9 assists while making 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 10 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
After season's end Rogers transferred to Auburn where as a senior for the Tigers in 2023 Rogers played 12 games and took part in 343 snaps for the Tigers. He also added only 9 tackles, 7 assists, and 7 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 7 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rogers has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers.
- Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
- He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage.
- Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.
- He shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher.
- Rogers has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Rogers shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher.
- Rogers doesn’t have a lot of suddenness to his game, and Rogers won’t wreck plays on a regular basis.
- Rogers struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
Justin Rogers percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Justin Rogers (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
226.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
54.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.