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Charles Rogers

WR

A 1st-round pick (2nd overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Michigan State, Charles Rogers has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2005 with DET, capping a 3-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 36 catches for 440 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 220#

College

Michigan State

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2005

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
42.3

45th percentile among WRs · limited sample

8 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.52
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed82▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size91▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Shareno data▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005DET42.38141971
2003DET47.2517222433

Career profile

Charles Rogers has appeared in 13 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with DET.

He has rushed for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 36 passes for 440 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with DET: 243 yards and 3 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
6
1.5/g
110
28/g
1
Away4
8
2.0/g
87
22/g
0
In division2
4
2.0/g
62
31/g
0
Out of division6
10
1.7/g
135
23/g
1
In wins3
2
0.7/g
35
12/g
0
In losses5
12
2.4/g
162
32/g
1
On grass2
4
2.0/g
46
23/g
0
On turf6
10
1.7/g
151
25/g
1
Indoors5
6
1.2/g
110
22/g
1
Outdoors3
8
2.7/g
87
29/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1GB1 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 2CHI3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 4TB1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 10ARI1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 11DAL4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 12ATL1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD35.2
Week 15CIN3 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD70.3
Week 16NO—35.8

Charles Rogers — common questions

What position does Charles Rogers play?
Charles Rogers is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Charles Rogers played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Charles Rogers has played for DET (2003–2005).
Where did Charles Rogers go to college?
Charles Rogers played college football at Michigan State.
When was Charles Rogers drafted?
Charles Rogers was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Charles Rogers scored?
Charles Rogers has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Charles Rogers's ScoutIndex Rating?
Charles Rogers rated 42.3 for 2005, the 45th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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