Justin Rogers
Justin Rogers  DL  Kentucky | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Justin Rogers
Height
6-3
Weight
332
College
Kentucky
Position
DL
Class
Junior
Home town
Detroit, MI
74.0
Player Rating
59
PositionRank (DL)
5.2
FortyYD Time
Sacks
.5
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
36
Sol tackles
9

Justin Rogers DL Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Justin Rogers DL Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 5.20 seconds (12%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (41%*) Weight: 332 (97%*)
Forty: 5.20 (O) (12%*) Shuttle: 4.68 (HS) (26%*)
Vertical: 27 (HS) (15%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 5.20 seconds (12%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (41%*) Weight: 332 (97%*)
Forty: 5.20 (O) (12%*) Shuttle: 4.68 (HS) (26%*)
Vertical: 27 (HS) (15%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 74.0 / 100
Stock Down
Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
69%
Pass Rush:
67%
Run Defense:
71%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #314 Position rank: #59
College Games: 31 College Snaps: 690
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #123 Pos Rank: #10
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 97 Stars 247 RATING: 97/100
Ovr Rank: #43 Pos Rank: #3
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Justin Rogers from Parkway High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Rogers joined Kentucky after being heavily recruited.

In 2020 as a freshman Rogers saw action in 7 games and played a total of 56 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded just 7 tackles, one assist, while adding 4 stops.

As a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2021 Rogers played in 12 games and took part in 209 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded 11 tackles, 6 assists, while adding 8 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 4 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.

In 2022 as a junior Rogers played in 12 games and contributed on 425 snaps. He recorded 18 tackles, 9 assists while making 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 10 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Rogers has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers.
  • Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
  • He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage.
  • Combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. Recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.
  • He shows impressive burst and enough quickness to occasionally threaten the edge as a pass rusher.
  • Rogers has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and Rogers shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher.
  • Rogers doesn’t have a lot of suddenness to his game, and Rogers won’t wreck plays on a regular basis.
  • Rogers struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.

How other scouting services rate Justin Rogers (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
333.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
62.0