 He also tied a Rose Bowl record in the 1984 Rose Bowl when he made two interceptions from Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Jack Trudeau.Rogers was selected in the first round with the 18th pick of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.He played two seasons with the Browns from 1984 to 1985, winning Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season..

Rogers died of a heart attack caused by a cocaine overdose the day before his wedding.