Shaun Rogers (football player)

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Shaun Rogers
Date of birth	March 12, 1979 (age 28)
Place of birth	Houston, Texas
Position(s)	Defensive Tackle
College	University of Texas
NFL Draft	2001 / Round 2
Pro Bowls	2004, 2005
Team(s)
2001-current	Detroit Lions

Shaun Rogers (born March 12, 1979 in Houston, Texas), nicknamed Big Baby, is an NFL defensive tackle with the Detroit Lions. He was voted to NFL Pro Bowl in both 2004 and 2005.

[edit] High School Career

At LaPorte High School in La Porte, Texas, Shaun Rogers was a two-way tackle, and also lettered in basketball. He is known for his athleticism, ability to rush the quarterback, and also his ability to stop the run.

[edit] College Career

Rogers played for the University of Texas and ranked third on the school's career-record list with 53 stops behind the line of scrimmage. Collected 199 tackles (108 solo) with 14 sacks and 54 pressures during his career. In 2000 he was named to the second-team all Big-12. That year he played in nine games, starting six contests at right defensive tackle. He helped the Longhorns lead the nation in pass efficiency defense and rank seventh in total defense. He recorded 44 tackles (24 solos) with 3.5 sacks for minus 31 yards and 14 stops for losses of 56 yards.

[edit] Professional Career

On October 18, 2006, Rogers was suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. His agent has stated that Rogers' appetite suppressant medication was the reason for his positive test, but that appealing wouldn't help the situation. [1]