Rogers was a receiver at California Lutheran University, an NCAA Division III school, which plays in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. He set school records for career receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns and total scoring. As a senior, Rogers set CLU records with 91 receptions and 18 touchdowns. The receiver also posted 1,298 yards that season. As the only athlete to receive All-America honors in two sports, football and track & field, Rogers is a member of the Cal Lutheran Hall of Fame. During his career, the team was part of four consecutive SCIAC championship and CLU never lost a league contest.
On April 28, 2013, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.
Portland Thunder
Rogers was assigned to the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League in 2014, but was placed on the other league exempt list when he was signed by Ottawa Redblacks. After failing to make the Redblacks' roster, Rogers was activated by the Thunder. After 9 games, where Rogers posted 73 receptions, 903 receiving yards, and 27 touchdowns, the Thunder placed Rogers on the other league exempt list, this time as he signed with the Calgary Stampeders.
Calgary Stampeders
Rogers was signed by the Calgary Stampeders on July 7, 2014. He made a large impact in the West Division Final on November 23, 2014, catching 3 passes for 60 yards and scoring two touchdowns. In 2015, Rogers' numbers were league-leading: "Rogers put up big numbers this past season for the Calgary Stampeders. He led the league with 1,448 receiving yards, was fourth with 87 receptions, and tied for the league lead with 10 receiving touchdowns."
On January 20, 2016, Rogers signed with the San Francisco 49ers after visiting 16 different NFL teams. He tore his ACL in training camp and missed the entire 2016 season. On August 27, 2016, Rogers was placed on injured reserve. On May 2, 2017, Rogers was waived by the 49ers.
Calgary Stampeders (II)
On June 6, 2018, Rogers decided to re-sign with his former team, the Calgary Stampeders. Rogers played in nine games for the Stamps in 2018, catching 36 passes for 499 yards with 5 touchdowns: He missed half the season with a knee injury. In the West-Division Final playoff game Rogers caught three touchdowns passes, helping the Stampeders to advance to their third consecutive Grey Cup match. Only 90 minutes before the start of free agency Rogers and the Stampeders announced they had agreed to a two-year contract extension.
