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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Raiders sign six more draft picks
Running back Ashton Jeanty, the sixth overall pick, became the highest-drafted player to sign his rookie contract. But Jeanty was not the only Raiders' draft pick to sign his four-year deal Thursday. The Raiders announced Jeanty and six of their other 11 draft selections who signed. Advertisement Third-round offensive tackle Charles Grant, third-round offensive guard Caleb Rogers, fourth-round defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway, sixth-round defensive tackle JJ Pegues, sixth-round quarterback Cam Miller and seventh-round linebacker Cody Lindenberg now are under contract. Second-round wide receiver Jack Bech, third-round cornerback Darien Porter, fourth-round wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. and sixth-round wide receiver Tommy Mellott remain unsigned.
USA Today
26-04-2025
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- USA Today
Caleb Rogers tells story of how he hung up on Pete Carroll during Raiders draft call
Caleb Rogers tells story of how he hung up on Pete Carroll during Raiders draft call The best part of the draft is the reaction of the prospects to being selected. NFL GMs and head coaches love it too. Many have said there's nothing better than making that phone call and hearing the excited voice on the other end of the phone. In one particular case for the Raiders, the excitement was so much, the guy accidentally hung up on Pete Carroll. GM John Spytek mentioned the disconnection at his and Carrol's press conference at the end of day two. So, I asked Rogers about it. He laughed and told the story about how it happened. "I had some teams that were in on me late third round, I had some teams that were calling about UDFA. And so, we're all sitting around, we're playing Uno. I'm trying not to stress. Something we kept saying is, 'You're either going to pray or you going to stress.' and we had already prayed, so we were just hanging out waiting on a phone call. "I've got my phone laying in front of me, and I just saw it pop up. Someone pointed at it. My agent had texted me, 'Be ready,' because the Raiders, we knew they had 98 and 99. And it popped up, my girlfriend pointed at it, and it was funny because it didn't say 'Las Vegas,' it said 'Raiders football.' So, I grab my phone, picked it up and I mean my friends just couldn't help but just start yelling, so I had to run away from everybody, and I couldn't really hear everybody. All I'm asking is, 'Are you are you guys about to make me a Raider?' So I kind of ducked off, they followed me of course - I mean, as I expect them to, I guess - and I mean, I'm talking on the phone, I'm trying to hear. I'm telling them how excited I am. I told them to send me the playbook tomorrow for me on the plane tomorrow. I'm ready. I'm ready to be a Raider. I'm ready to be a part of this organization. I thought the phone call was over. "I felt horrible. The O-line coach called me, and [Pete] Carroll was with him. He said, 'You hung up on me,' and the idea of hanging up on Pete Carroll, someone who I've watched coach my whole life is insane. So, I mean it's hopefully a funny story that we can tell sometime here in the future when I've been a Raider for 12 years and I'm leaving a legacy, and it all started with me hanging up on the head coach before I even got there. So, I'm blessed. I'm extremely excited, and I mean hopefully this is just something we can all laugh about here in the future." It sounds like they're all already laughing about it. But knowing Pete Carroll, he'll probably give him good-natured grief about it a few more times.
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
At pick 98 at the bottom of the third round the Raiders take Texas Tech T/G Caleb Rogers
At pick 98 at the bottom of the third round the Raiders take Texas Tech T/G Caleb Rogers With one of the picks the Raiders got in the trade down in the second round with the Dolphins, at 98 overall in the third round the Raiders select Texas Tech OL Caleb Rogers Here is what Dane Brugler said of him in his The Beast Draft Guide: A four-year starter at Texas Tech, Rogers worked primarily at right tackle in former offensive coordinator Zach Kittley's heavy-zone/counter scheme with some gap-based principles (pin-pull, etc.). With 4,331 offensive snaps in college, he is one of the most experienced players in this draft class — he made 55 straight starts across four different positions (and developed under three different offensive line coaches). With his loose movement skills, Rogers is efficient at reaching his landmarks to anchor in pass protection. He is at his best pulling in the run game when he can build momentum, locate targets and thump in space. Though his hands are heavy, his balance and pad level start to work against him when attempting to counter shifty rushers or sustain in the run game. Overall, Rogers needs continued technical refinement with his hands and posture, especially inside at guard, but his blend of foot quickness, play strength and competitive toughness create optimism for his pro transition. He projects as a versatile backup with spot-starter potential. He will compete at right tackle right away, but could also kick inside at guard if that's his best shot at seeing the field.
USA Today
20-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 6, Texas Tech OL Caleb Rogers
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 6, Texas Tech OL Caleb Rogers The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2025 NFL draft. Since taking over as general manager of the Green Bay Packers in 2018, Brian Gutekunst has routinely invested in the offensive line. He's drafted at least one offensive lineman in every draft except one year (2023) and has drafted three offensive linemen in the same draft twice in the last three years. The Packers need to bolster the depth along the interior of the offensive line. Add in the fact that Zach Tom, Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan are entering contract years and Gutekunst will likely once again invest multiple picks along the offensive line during the 2025 NFL Draft. A potential target on Day 3 is Caleb Rogers. The Texas Tech offensive lineman checks in at No. 6 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown. A three-star recruit out of Texas, Rogers finished his career at Texas Tech with 35 starts at right tackle, 16 at left tackle, two at left guard and two at right guard. This past season, Rogers started nine games at right tackle, two at left guard and two at right guard. "Rogers' versatility will be one of his calling cards as a mid-round prospect and prospective depth piece," Ian Cummings, an NFL Draft analyst for Pro Football Network, said. "He took reps at four of the five possible spots in college, and that inbuilt experience raises his floor across the board. When a team drafts Rogers, it'll be because he's such an ideal security blanket, first and foremost." Rogers took over 2,000 snaps at right tackle and over 1,000 at left tackle. Due to his shorter arms (32 3/8) he's likely best suited to kick inside at the next level and offers five-position versatilty. "He projects better at guard," Cumming said. "His sub-33" arms impact his extension range, and he can be goaded into lurching beyond his center of gravity as a result. When he already doesn't have elite knee bend, the result can be volatility later in reps. At guard, his length profile would fit better, and he has the natural leverage at 6'4 1/2" to win pad level battles." Along with his versatilty, Rogers is an outstanding athlete. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he ran a 5.10 40-yard dash. He posted a 34-inch vertical and a 09-03 broad jump. He also clocked a 7.43 3-cone and a 4.49 20-yard shuttle. That athleticism is on display on the gridiron. He has outstanding movement ability and great range as a run blocker. He explodes out of his stance to quickly get into his blocks and on top of man across from him. Rogers is comfortable out of his space and hit his landmarks. Rogers works hard to turn run defenders and seal off running lanes. "There's a lot to like with Rogers in the run game, but his most marketable trait is his ability to reach landmarks -- and by extension, fulfill his assignments," Cummings said. "He has the explosiveness to traverse gaps quickly, and the second-level range to cover massive amounts of ground and clear space for runners. Rogers moves better than most in space, and as such, he can present as a mismatch for linebackers." Rogers doesn't have the longest arms, which is why he'll likely kick inside at the next level. Despite not having long arms, he has eager hands and an effective punch to stun oncoming defenders. He has outstanding foot speed to mirror and cut off rush lanes. Rogers finished his career with 55 starts. He's a seasoned player and alert in protection. "Rogers has a solid baseline of footwork, hand usage, and awareness in pass protection, which he no doubt built up over his four-and-a-half years as a starter in the Big 12," Cummings said. "There are still some areas where he can continue to improve, but he's not raw by any means. In particular, Rogers has a smooth kick and efficient matching footwork out of his set, and he's fairly balanced and synergetic when matching, staying square to rushers by adjusting his set angle. He's shown he can direct rushers by aligning farther inside or vertical, and there are advanced hand techniques on tape -- such as a circle punch to bait rushers into swiping and giving up their frame." Fit with the Packers David Bakhtiari, TJ Lang, Josh Sitton, Corey Linsley, JC Tretter, Zach Tom and Rasheed Walker are all recent Day 3 offensive linemen that the Packers drafted. Rogers has the tools to join that group if he lands with the Packers. After using a first-round pick on Jordan Morgan last year, the Packers may wait until Day 3 to address the offensive line and Rogers checks all the boxes. He offers position versatilty, he's athletic and he has 50-plus starts to his name. "I'd draft Rogers because he's an almost-five-year starter, a positionally diverse blocker, an elite athlete, and the perfect insurance plan for an offensive line in need of a "sixth man". While he doesn't quite grade as a quality starter on my board, Rogers still has qualities that make him a respectable spot-starter," Cummings said. "He's athletic, rangy and instinctive in the run game, and malleable and savvy in pass protection. In time, he could go on to carve out a solid career as an every-man on the offensive front." Rogers would provide much-needed depth along the interior of Green Bay's offensive line. With his experience playing tackle, he could kick outside in a pinch. As a rookie, Rogers would hopefully never see the field due to a bill of clean health for Green Bay's starting five. However, with Rhyan potentially entering his final year in Green Bay, Rogers could potentially earn a the starting right guard spot. Once he learns a starting spot, Rogers could cement himself as fixture along Green Bay's offensive line for the foreseeable future.
USA Today
22-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Saints host multiple pre-draft meetings with versatile Texas Tech offensive lineman
Saints host multiple pre-draft meetings with versatile Texas Tech offensive lineman The New Orleans Saints have been extremely active this offseason when it comes to meeting with 2025 NFL draft prospects, as they continue to build their list of players to choose from with their selections. This list includes likely top-of-the-first-round candidates all the way down to priority undrafted free agents, which is the typical type of split as they want to be able to choose their favorites at each level. One of their recent meetings that has been reported was with Texas Tech offensive lineman Caleb Rogers, who started nine games at right tackle in 2024, two at left guard, and one at right guard, displaying his versatility as a prospect to start in various positions. He recently spoke in an interview with Adam West of the Saints Block Party Podcast regarding his meetings with the Saints and what he thinks of the team. "So I met with them at the Senior Bowl, and at the combine, y'know and I thought the meeting went great, I met with their assistant O-line coach (Jahri Evans). I think that I really enjoyed the way that he installed plays, and I think I did a great job being able to just give him straight back to him. It was a lot of board work, that was something we consistently did with a lot of teams, but with them, I think it went really well. So I really enjoy them, I like to watch a lot of Erik McCoy, that's the same thing, that's a guy that just has great ability at that position, so there are some things that he can do that you wouldn't necessarily coach off of. So y'know I wanna try and take some of those things to my game too, and yeah I think that would be a good spot for me." Hearing that he spoke with Evans is a good sign, as he is one of the few coaches who was retained in the recent regime change, and has been an exceptional coach in his time with the Saints (not to mention one of the best offensive linemen in franchise history). Rogers played in 61 games in his collegiate career, all for Texas Tech, and has played all across the line at various points throughout his career. He would give up four sacks in 581 pass blocking opportunities in 2024, which all things considered is solid given how much he had to change positions. With 55 career starts, he ranks second in program history in the category, only two away from the record-holder Jaylon Hutchings. Overall he would be an extremely intriguing prospect for the Saints to pick up, given his mix of versatility and experience, he could be a valuable asset to their offensive line long-term.
