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De'John Rogers

Position

Defensive Back

Height

5-9

Weight

170 lbs.

Class

Jr.

Hometown

Paramus, N.J.

Previous School

Monroe College/Paramus Catholic HS

2018 (Junior Season): Played in all 12 games, starting two … recorded 26 tackles, one interception for 28 yards, and two pass breakups … had a brekout game against New Mexico State in his first start, recording a season-high five tackles … also had a pass breakup and recorded an interception that he returned 28 yards to the Aggie 6-yard line, setting up a score … had four tackles in the opener against Incarnate Word and also against Boise State … broke up a pass against Colorado State … had a three-tackle game against San Diego State.

Junior College: Lettered two seasons at Monroe College … as a sophomore he recorded 27 tackles, 1.5 TFLs for eight yards, 1.0 sacks for six yards, one fumble recovery, three interceptions and two pass breakups … also returned 13 kickoffs for an average of 26.3 yards per return, including an 87-yard touchdown … also had a non-scoring 79-yard return … returned 17 punts for an average of 15.0 yards per return, including an 82-yard touchdown … had a career-high five tackles as a sophomore against Lackawanna and Hudson Valley … as a freshman had 19 tackles, 4.0 TFLs, one interception for 56 yards, three pass breakups, and one fumble recovery … he was named All-NEFC as both a defensive back and a return specialist.

 High School: Played four years of football at Paramus Catholic High School … also lettered in basketball … named All-Division and All-Count for football.

Personal: Is majoring in liberal arts.