Brad Rogers
Brad Rogers | |
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Nationality | USA |
Education | Lubbock Christian University |
Occupation | NFL official (2017–present) |
Brad Rogers is an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) since the 2017 NFL season, wearing uniform number 126.[1]
Career
Rogers began officiating in 1991, working Texas high school football games. From there, Rogers became an official in the Southeastern Conference and Conference USA, where he worked at the center judge and referee positions.[2] In 2015, Rogers worked NFL preseason games as part of the league's Officiating Development Program.[3]
Rogers was hired by the NFL in 2017 as a field judge, and was promoted to referee with the start of the 2019 NFL season following the retirement of John Parry.[2] He worked on the crews of Pete Morelli and Shawn Smith before being promoted to referee.
Rogers' 2020 NFL officiating crew consists of umpire Tony Michalek, down judge Kent Payne, line judge Tom Symonette, field judge Aaron Santi, side judge Don Willard, back judge Greg Steed, replay official John McGrath, and replay assistant Durwood Manley.[4]
Personal life
Rogers resides in Lubbock, Texas. Outside of the NFL, Rogers is a professor in the business department at his alma mater, Lubbock Christian University.[5] He is also a professor in the Management department at Texas Tech University.[6]
References
- ^ "Brad Rogers". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
- ^ a b "Brad Rogers to fill newest white hat vacancy". Football Zebras. 2019-04-22. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
- ^ "NFL announces advanced training program officials". Football Zebras. 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
- ^ Filipe, Cameron (2020-06-03). "Officiating crews for the 2020 season". Football Zebras. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
- ^ "Brad Rogers". Lubbock Christian University. 2017. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
- ^ "Brad Rogers | Management | Faculty | Our People | RCOBA Home | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2019-10-18.