Phil Rogers

Phil Rogers (born June 30, 1954) is an American former football running back. He played college football at Virginia Tech, and was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh round of the 1976 NFL draft. He played professionally in the Canadian Football League.

Early life Phil Rogers was born on June 30, 1954, in Kingsport, Tennessee. He attended Gate City High School in Gate City, Virginia. He was a three-year varsity letterman from 1973 to 1975. He also caught 27 passes for 97 yards, and completed four of seven passes for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

Rogers' 528 carries and 2,461 rushing yards were both school career records. However, he was released by the Jets in late August 1976.

Rogers signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts for the 1978 season. He dressed in four games for the Argonauts, rushing 25 times for 105 yards while also catching 13 passes for 86 yards.

Personal life Rogers worked in the Radford Army Ammunition Plant for over 30 years.