Jake Rodgers

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Jake Rodgers
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Rodgers with the Atlanta Falcons
Personal information
Born: (1991-09-10) September 10, 1991 (age 32)
Spokane, Washington
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Spokane (WA) Shadle Park
College:Eastern Washington
Position:Offensive tackle
NFL draft:2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 225
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Jake Rodgers (born September 10, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Eastern Washington. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (225th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Rodgers has also been a member of the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)
320 lb
(145 kg)
5.24 s 4.81 s 8.04 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)
8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)
24 reps
All values from his Pro Day[1]

Atlanta Falcons

Rodgers drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft.[2] On September 4, 2015, he was waived by the Atlanta Falcons.[3]

New York Giants

On December 8, 2015, the New York Giants signed Rodgers to their practice squad.[4] On January 4, 2016, Rodgers signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants.[5] On September 3, 2016, he was waived/injured by the Giants.[6] He was released from injured reserve on September 12.

Carolina Panthers

On November 29, 2016, Rodgers was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[7] He was released on December 13, 2016.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 4, 2017.[9] On May 2, 2017, Rodgers was waived by the Panthers.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 5, 2017, Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11]

On September 2, 2017, the Steelers released Rodgers.[12]

References

  1. ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Jake Rodgers". National Football League.
  2. ^ Chambers, Matthew (May 2, 2015). "2015 NFL Draft picks: Falcons select G/T Jake Rodgers in the 7th round". TheFalcoholic.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  3. ^ "Falcons Down to a 67-Man Roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  4. ^ Eisen, Michael (December 8, 2015). "Giants place LS Zak DeOssie, TE Larry Donnell on IR". Giants.com. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  5. ^ Raanan, Jordan (January 4, 2016). "Giants sign 6 players to reserve/future contracts". NJ.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  6. ^ Eisen, Michael. "New York Giants announce 20 roster moves". Giants.com.
  7. ^ Henson, Max (November 29, 2016). "Ryan Kalil, Gino Gradkowski placed on IR". Panthers.com.
  8. ^ "Panthers add new offensive tackle to practice squad". Panthers.com. December 13, 2016.
  9. ^ "Panthers sign four more to future contracts". Panthers.com. January 4, 2017.
  10. ^ Henson, Max (May 2, 2017). "Panthers waive Tre Boston and four others". Panthers.com.
  11. ^ "Steelers Sign Tackle Rodgers". Steelers.com. May 5, 2017.
  12. ^ "Steelers trim roster to 53". Steelers.com. Retrieved September 2, 2017.

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