Nick Rogers

Nicholas Quixote Rogers (May 31, 1979 – May 3, 2010) was an American professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft.

During his professional career, Rogers took the field in the NFL for the Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Miami Dolphins, and in the AFL for the Colorado Crush. He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Early life Rogers attended St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He officially signed with the team on July 22, 2002. He played in 16 games, starting 11, for the Vikings his rookie year in 2002, recording 36 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles and two sacks. Rogers appeared in 16 games, starting five, during the 2003 season, totaling 23 solo tackles, four assisted tackles and one forced fumble. He was waived by the Vikings on September 5, 2004.

Rogers signed with the Green Bay Packers on September 6, 2004. He was then waived on October 16, re-signed on October 19, waived again on November 23, re-signed again on November 27, and waived for the final time on December 21, 2004. Overall, he played in 10 games for the Packers in 2004, accumulating four solo tackles. He totaled seven solo tackles, two assisted tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for the Crush in 2008.

Personal life Rogers' brother Phillip also played football at Georgia Tech and his sister Dana was on the school's track team.