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{{Distinguish|James Rogers (American football)}}
{{Distinguish|James Rogers (American football)}}
{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name= James Rodgers
| name = James Rodgers
|image= James Rodgers (American football) 2013.jpg
| image = James Rodgers (American football) 2013.jpg
|caption=Rodgers with the Atlanta Falcons
| caption = Rodgers with the Atlanta Falcons
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| number = 18, 80
|current_team= Montreal Alouettes
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| position = [[Wide receiver]] / [[Kickoff returner]]
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|number=80
| high_school = [[Lamar Consolidated High School|Richmond (TX) Lamar Consolidated]]
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|position=[[Wide receiver]] / [[Kickoff returner]]
|college=[[Oregon State Beavers football|Oregon State]]
| college = [[Oregon State Beavers football|Oregon State]]
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1988|12|20}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|12|20}}
|birth_place=Richmond, Texas
| birth_place = [[Richmond, Texas]]
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*[[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})*
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})*
*[[Montreal Alouettes]] ({{CFL Year|2014}}–present)
* [[Montreal Alouettes]] ({{CFL Year|2014}})
|pastteamsnote = yes
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| cflstatus = International
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|highlights=
| highlights =
*First-team All-[[Pac-10]] (2009)
* First-team All-[[Pac-10]] (2009)
* 2008 First Team Pac-10, [[Kick Returner]]
*2008 First Team [[Pac-10]], [[Kick Returner]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120808aaj.html |title=Pac-10 Announces All-Conference Football Awards |accessdate=November 23, 2009 |date=December 8, 2008 |publisher=[[Pac-10]].org |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531082936/http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120808aaj.html |archivedate=May 31, 2009 }}</ref>
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'''James Rodgers''' (born December 20, 1988) is a [[Canadian football]] [[wide receiver]] who is currently a member of the [[Montreal Alouettes]] [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). He signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played [[college football]] for [[Oregon State University]].
'''James Rodgers, Jr.''' (born December 20, 1988) is a former [[gridiron football]] [[wide receiver]]. He signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] following the [[2012 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] for [[Oregon State University]]. He has also played for the [[Montreal Alouettes]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL).


==High school career==
==High school career==
Rodgers attended [[Lamar Consolidated High School]] in [[Richmond, Texas|Richmond]], [[Texas]], where he played [[wide receiver]] and [[free safety]]. Rodgers was the 2005 and 2006 District MVP and First Team All-State. He was also a star basketball and track athlete.<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Bio: James Rodgers|accessdate=November 23, 2009|url=http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rodgers_james00.html}}</ref>
Rodgers attended [[Lamar Consolidated High School]] in [[Richmond, Texas]], where he played [[wide receiver]] and [[free safety]]. He was the 2005 and 2006 District MVP and First Team All-State. He was also a star [[High school basketball|basketball]] and [[Track & field|track]] athlete.<ref name="OSU bio">{{cite web |title=Player Bio: James Rodgers |accessdate=November 23, 2009 |url=http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rodgers_james00.html}}</ref><ref name="OSUBeavers bio 2" />


==College career==
==College career==
[[File:JamesRodgersvsUL.JPG|thumb|left|Rodgers in a game vs. [[2010 Louisville Cardinals football team|Louisville]] in 2010.]]
[[File:JamesRodgersvsUL.JPG|thumb|left|Rodgers in a game vs. [[2010 Louisville Cardinals football team|Louisville]] in 2010.]]
Rodgers attended [[Oregon State University]] where he [[Major (academic)|majored]] in [[Communication studies|speech communication]] and [[Minor (academic)|minored]] in [[ethnic studies]].
On October 9, 2010, Rodgers suffered a knee injury while playing against the [[University of Arizona]]. Earlier, he also suffered a concussion playing against [[Boise State]]. Rodgers was eligible to medical redshirt and play another year.

James Rodgers had 222 catches in his Oregon State career and currently stands in second place on the school’s all-time list. James finished his career as one of the greatest receivers and all-purpose players in Oregon State history ... established a school record with 222 career receptions, including an OSU record 91 catches in 2009 ... set the Oregon State career record with 6,377 all-purpose yards ... the first player in OSU history with 1,000 yards rushing and 2,000 yards receiving and one of three (Pat Chaffey and Jacquizz Rodgers) with 1,000 & 1,000 ... a regular on the Biletnikoff Award (top receiver) and Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player) Watch Lists ... came up 36 yards short of setting OSU career record for kick return yardage with 2,124 ... 19 touchdown receptions tied for third in OSU history ... 24.7 yards per kickoff return during his career ranks sixth in OSU history ... 13.7 yards per punt return during his career is the OSU record ... made at least one catch in the last 41 straight games in which he played ... owns three of OSU's top-10 single game all-purpose yards records, including No. 1 with 303 at Oregon in 2009 ... fourth at OSU for career receiving yards with 2,582 ... injured in Oct. 9, 2010 game at Arizona, suffering a left knee injury that forced him to have season-ending surgery
As a freshman in [[2007 Oregon State Beavers football team|2007]], Rodgers appeared in 13 games, recording 50 rushes for 586 yards, and three [[touchdown]]s. He also recorded 19 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]] for 208 yards and one touchdown. He also [[Kickoff return|returned]] five [[kickoff]]s for 122 yards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/oregonstate.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/29/2007_Season_Stats.pdf |title=Rave Report - 2007 Season Stats |website=OSUBeavers.com |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> In [[2008 Oregon State Beavers football team|2008]], as a sophomore, he appeared in start 12 games. He recorded 46 carries for 408 yards, and five touchdowns. He also recorded 51 receptions for 607 yards, and four touchdowns. He also recorded 33 kickoff returns for 818 yards, and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/oregonstate.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/29/2008_Season_Stats.pdf |title=Rave Report - 2008 Season Stats |website=OSUBeavers.com |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> He was named the First-team All-[[Pac-10|conference]] as a [[kick returner]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120808aaj.html |title=Pac-10 Announces All-Conference Football Awards |accessdate=November 23, 2009 |date=December 8, 2008 |publisher=[[Pac-10]].org |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531082936/http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120808aaj.html |archivedate=May 31, 2009}}</ref> As a junior in [[2009 Oregon State Beavers football team|2009]], he started 13 games. He recorded 58 carries for 346 yards and one touchdown. He also recorded 91 receptions for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns. He also recorded 36 kick returns for 840 yards as well as 13 [[Punt (gridiron football)|punt]] returns for 151 yards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/oregonstate.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/29/2009_Season_Stats.pdf |title=Rave Report - 2009 Season Stats |website=OSUBeavers.com |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> In [[2010 Oregon State Beavers football team|2010]] as a senior, he started four games. He recorded eight carries for 38 yards. He also recorded 16 receptions for 215 yards, and two touchdowns. He also recorded 12 kickoff returns for 344 yards as well as six punt returns for 110 yards, and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/oregonstate.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/29/2010_Season_Stats.pdf |title=Rave Report - 2010 Season Stats |website=OSUBeavers.com |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> On October 9, 2010 he suffered a [[knee]] injury that ended his season, allowing him to receive a [[Redshirt (college sports)|medical redshirt]]. He returned in [[2011 Oregon State Beavers football team|2011]], as a redshirt senior and started nine games. He recorded 11 carries for 75 yards. He also recorded 45 receptions for 514 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/oregonstate.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/29/2011_Season_Stats.pdf |title=Rave Report - 2011 Season Stats |website=OSUBeavers.com |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref>

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).<ref name="OSU bio" />


===Track and field===
===Track and field===
Rodgers was also a track star at [[Oregon State University]]. He competed in the [[100 meters]] and the [[200 meters]], posting personal bests of 10.33 seconds and 22.05 seconds.
Rodgers was also a track star at Oregon State. He competed in the [[100 meters]] and the [[200 meters]], posting personal bests of 10.33 seconds and 22.05 seconds.


====Personal bests====
====Personal bests====
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===2012 NFL Combine===
===2012 NFL Combine===
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===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
Rodgers signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an undrafted free agent in April 30, 2012.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/30/falcons-undrafted-free-agents-include-james-rodgers/|title=Falcons’ undrafted free agents include James Rodgers|first=Michael|last=Smith|date=April 30, 2012|accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref> He was later released August 31, 2012. On September 12, he was signed to the Falcons' [[practice squad]], where he spent the entire season.<ref>{{cite web|work=|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/WR-James-Rodgers-Added-to-Practice-Squad/670c9626-0067-42b5-9298-99160d27a382|title=WR Jamer Rodgers Added to Practice Squad|date=September 12, 2012|first=Jay|last=Adams|accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref>
After going [[undrafted]] in the [[2012 NFL Draft]], Rodgers signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on April 30, 2012.<ref>{{cite news |work=NBCSports.com |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/30/falcons-undrafted-free-agents-include-james-rodgers/ |title=Falcons’ undrafted free agents include James Rodgers |first=Michael |last=Smith |date=April 30, 2012 |accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref> He was released August 31, 2012. On September 12, he was signed to the Falcons' [[practice squad]], where he spent the [[2012 Atlanta Falcons season|entire season]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/WR-James-Rodgers-Added-to-Practice-Squad/670c9626-0067-42b5-9298-99160d27a382 |title=WR Jamer Rodgers Added to Practice Squad |date=September 12, 2012 |first=Jay |last=Adams |accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref> Before the start of the [[2013 Atlanta Falcons season|2013 season]], Rodgers was waived again, but he was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite news |work=NBCSports.com |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/01/jacquizz-rodgers-brother-returns-to-falcons-practice-squad/ |title=Jacquizz Rodgers’ brother returns to Falcons’ practice squad |first=Michael |last=Smith |date=September 1, 2013 |accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref>
Before the start of the 2013 season, Rodgers was waived again, but he was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/01/jacquizz-rodgers-brother-returns-to-falcons-practice-squad/|title=Jacquizz Rodgers’ brother returns to Falcons’ practice squad|first=Michael|last=Smith|date=September 1, 2013|accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref>


===Montreal Alouettes===
===Montreal Alouettes===
Rodgers was signed to the Montreal Alouettes' practice roster on August 6, 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-add-receiver-james-rodgers-to-practice-roster | title=ALOUETTES ADD RECEIVER JAMES RODGERS TO PRACTICE ROSTER | publisher=montrealalouettes.com | date=August 6, 2014 | accessdate=10 August 2014}}</ref>
Rodgers was signed to the [[Montreal Alouettes]]' practice roster on August 6, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-add-receiver-james-rodgers-to-practice-roster |title=ALOUETTES ADD RECEIVER JAMES RODGERS TO PRACTICE ROSTER |publisher=montrealalouettes.com |date=August 6, 2014 |accessdate=10 August 2014}}</ref> In [[2014 Montreal Alouettes season|2014]], he appeared in 10 games. He recorded seven receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cfl.ca/stats/?stat_category=receiving&season=2014 |title=2014 Montreal Alouettes receiving stats |website=CFL.ca |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> He recorded 12 carries for 60 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cfl.ca/stats/?stat_category=rushing&season=2014 |title=2014 Montreal Alouettes rushing stats |website=CFL.ca |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> He also recorded 11 kickoff returns for 206 yards, as well as 58 punt returns for 467 yards, and one touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cfl.ca/stats/?stat_category=punt_returns&season=2014 |title=2014 Montreal Alouettes punt & kickoff return stats |website=CFL.ca |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref>

==Coaching career==
In August 2016, Rodgers joined the [[University of Nebraska]] [[Nebraska Cornhuskers|athletic department]] as a graduate manager and player personnel intern.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211098100 |title=James Rodgers Bio |website=Huskers.com |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==
Rodgers is the nephew of retired safety [[Michael Lewis (safety)|Michael Lewis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=24795&SPID=1952&DB_OEM_ID=4700&ATCLID=1383324&Q_SEASON=2008|title=James Rodgers|accessdate=2008-11-09|publisher=Official Site of Oregon State Athletics}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> He is the older brother of [[Jacquizz Rodgers]], current Tampa Bay Buccaneers [[running back]], who he was also teammates with during his tenure at Oregon State.
Rodgers is the son of Tasha Williams and James Rodgers, Sr.<ref name="OSUBeavers bio 2" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2009/12/more_from_prison_james_rodgers.html |title=New Audio...from prison...James Rodgers Sr. speaks |website=OregonLive.com |date=December 21, 2009 |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> He is also the nephew of retired [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] [[Michael Lewis (safety)|Michael Lewis]].<ref name="OSUBeavers bio 2">{{cite web |url=http://www.osubeavers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1533 |title=James Rodgers 2009 Football bio |website=OSUBeavers.com |access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref> He also has three siblings, including [[Jacquizz Rodgers]], current a [[running back]] for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], who he was also teammates with during his tenure at Oregon State.<ref name="OSUBeavers bio 2" />


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30800&ATCLID=208333080 OSU Beavers football bio]
* [http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30800&ATCLID=208333080 OSU Beavers football bio]
*[http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/roster/James-Rodgers/a63c206d-6d1a-4811-af3f-5f8711859d68 Atlanta Falcons bio]
* [http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/roster/James-Rodgers/a63c206d-6d1a-4811-af3f-5f8711859d68 Atlanta Falcons bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140812205907/http://en.montrealalouettes.com/roster/show/id/7451 Montreal Alouettes profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140812205907/http://en.montrealalouettes.com/roster/show/id/7451 Montreal Alouettes bio]
* [http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211098100 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio]

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Not to be confused with James Rogers (American football).
James Rodgers
refer to caption
Rodgers with the Atlanta Falcons
No. 18, 80
Position:Wide receiver / Kickoff returner
Personal information
Born: (1988-12-20) December 20, 1988 (age 35)
Richmond, Texas
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Richmond (TX) Lamar Consolidated
College:Oregon State
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:International
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics
Receptions:7
Receiving yards:88
Touchdowns:1

James Rodgers, Jr. (born December 20, 1988) is a former gridiron football wide receiver. He signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football for Oregon State University. He has also played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

High school career

Rodgers attended Lamar Consolidated High School in Richmond, Texas, where he played wide receiver and free safety. He was the 2005 and 2006 District MVP and First Team All-State. He was also a star basketball and track athlete.[1][2]

College career

Rodgers in a game vs. Louisville in 2010.

Rodgers attended Oregon State University where he majored in speech communication and minored in ethnic studies.

As a freshman in 2007, Rodgers appeared in 13 games, recording 50 rushes for 586 yards, and three touchdowns. He also recorded 19 receptions for 208 yards and one touchdown. He also returned five kickoffs for 122 yards.[3] In 2008, as a sophomore, he appeared in start 12 games. He recorded 46 carries for 408 yards, and five touchdowns. He also recorded 51 receptions for 607 yards, and four touchdowns. He also recorded 33 kickoff returns for 818 yards, and one touchdown.[4] He was named the First-team All-conference as a kick returner.[5] As a junior in 2009, he started 13 games. He recorded 58 carries for 346 yards and one touchdown. He also recorded 91 receptions for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns. He also recorded 36 kick returns for 840 yards as well as 13 punt returns for 151 yards.[6] In 2010 as a senior, he started four games. He recorded eight carries for 38 yards. He also recorded 16 receptions for 215 yards, and two touchdowns. He also recorded 12 kickoff returns for 344 yards as well as six punt returns for 110 yards, and one touchdown.[7] On October 9, 2010 he suffered a knee injury that ended his season, allowing him to receive a medical redshirt. He returned in 2011, as a redshirt senior and started nine games. He recorded 11 carries for 75 yards. He also recorded 45 receptions for 514 yards and three touchdowns.[8]

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]

Track and field

Rodgers was also a track star at Oregon State. He competed in the 100 meters and the 200 meters, posting personal bests of 10.33 seconds and 22.05 seconds.

Personal bests

Event Time (seconds) Venue Date
100 meters 10.45 Houston, Texas May 2, 2009
200 meters 22.00 Houston, Texas May 16, 2009

Professional career

2012 NFL Combine

Pre-draft measurables
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
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 NFL Combine, except 3-cone drill (Oregon State Pro day).[9]<ref"James Rodgers NFL Draft Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>

Atlanta Falcons

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Rodgers signed with the Atlanta Falcons on April 30, 2012.[10] He was released August 31, 2012. On September 12, he was signed to the Falcons' practice squad, where he spent the entire season.[11] Before the start of the 2013 season, Rodgers was waived again, but he was re-signed to the practice squad.[12]

Montreal Alouettes

Rodgers was signed to the Montreal Alouettes' practice roster on August 6, 2014.[13] In 2014, he appeared in 10 games. He recorded seven receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown.[14] He recorded 12 carries for 60 yards and one touchdown.[15] He also recorded 11 kickoff returns for 206 yards, as well as 58 punt returns for 467 yards, and one touchdown.[16]

Coaching career

In August 2016, Rodgers joined the University of Nebraska athletic department as a graduate manager and player personnel intern.[17]

Personal

Rodgers is the son of Tasha Williams and James Rodgers, Sr.[2][18] He is also the nephew of retired safety Michael Lewis.[2] He also has three siblings, including Jacquizz Rodgers, current a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who he was also teammates with during his tenure at Oregon State.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Player Bio: James Rodgers". Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d "James Rodgers 2009 Football bio". OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  3. ^ "Rave Report - 2007 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  4. ^ "Rave Report - 2008 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  5. ^ "Pac-10 Announces All-Conference Football Awards". Pac-10.org. December 8, 2008. Archived from the original on May 31, 2009. Retrieved November 23, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Rave Report - 2009 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  7. ^ "Rave Report - 2010 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  8. ^ "Rave Report - 2011 Season Stats" (PDF). OSUBeavers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  9. ^ "James Rodgers, DS #67 WR, Oregon State". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  10. ^ Smith, Michael (April 30, 2012). "Falcons' undrafted free agents include James Rodgers". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
  11. ^ Adams, Jay (September 12, 2012). "WR Jamer Rodgers Added to Practice Squad". Retrieved 2014-07-05.
  12. ^ Smith, Michael (September 1, 2013). "Jacquizz Rodgers' brother returns to Falcons' practice squad". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
  13. ^ "ALOUETTES ADD RECEIVER JAMES RODGERS TO PRACTICE ROSTER". montrealalouettes.com. August 6, 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  14. ^ "2014 Montreal Alouettes receiving stats". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  15. ^ "2014 Montreal Alouettes rushing stats". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  16. ^ "2014 Montreal Alouettes punt & kickoff return stats". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  17. ^ "James Rodgers Bio". Huskers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  18. ^ "New Audio...from prison...James Rodgers Sr. speaks". OregonLive.com. December 21, 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2017.

External links

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