Jessie Rogers

Position:
Defensive End
Height:
6-4
Weight:
270
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Arlington, Texas
High School:
Bowie

Played in 51 games at UNC, primarily as a designated pass rusher.

2015 - Senior Season
Played in all 14 games and finished the season with 30 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and five quarterback hurries • Assisted on two tackles in the Russell Athletic Bowl vs. Baylor • Had four stops (three solo) in the win at NC State • Notched a tackle for loss in the win at Virginia Tech • Had a pair of tackles in the win over Duke • Tallied his first sack of the year in the win at Pitt • Had a season-high six tackles (four solo) and a quarterback hurry in the win over Virginia • Had five stops and a quarterback hurry in the win over Wake Forest • Finished with a solo stop in the win at Georgia Tech • After missing the Illinois game, notched a career-best four solo tackles in the win over Delaware • Had a pair of quarterback hurries in the win over NC A&T.

2014 - Junior Season
Appeared in all 13 games • Finished with 10 tackles, six of which resulted in a loss, and a team-high 5.5 sacks • Had a solo sack in five games - NC State, Virginia, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech and Liberty • Had a season-high two tackles against Duke and Notre Dame • Also had a pair of quarterback hurries.

2013 - Sophomore Season
Appeared in 12 games on defense and on special teams • Had five tackles on the year • Tallied two stops against Miami • Registered single tackles against Old Dominion, Virginia Tech and Middle Tennessee.

2012 - Freshman Season
Appeared in all 12 games on the defensive line and on special teams • Tallied nine tackles and two quarterback hurries • Also assisted on a tackle for loss at Wake Forest • Had single stops against Georgia Tech, Duke, Idaho and Wake Forest • Had a season-high three tackles, including two solo efforts, and a QB hurry in the win over NC State • Tallied two stops and a hurry in the win over East Carolina.

Bowie High School
Considered the No. 80 defensive end prospect in the country by Scout.com • Two-year starter on the defensive line • Helped lead team to a 9-4 record in 2011 and posted 51 tackles, 12 sacks and 6.5 tackles for losses • Also had five quarterback pressures, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one safety • Recorded 61 tackles, including 15 for losses and four sacks, as a junior • Coached by Kenny Perry.

Personal
Dream job is to be an NFL strength and conditioning coach • Favorite possession is his gold necklace • Favorite NFL team is the New Orleans Saints • Favorite food is penne rustica • People say he looks like the comedian Sinbad • Says the person who has had the biggest impact on his life is his mother Lisa • Would like to visit Vienna, Austria • Son of Lisa and Jessie Rogers • Born July 1 • Communication studies major.