Returned to the state of Florida in January of 2025 to join the Owls
Saw action in the Owls' season opener at Maryland
Added two assists in the Owls' home season opener versus FAMU
Credited with a blocked punt that fell 21 yards away and was collected by fellow defender Jarvis Johnson for a four-yard scoop and score and added four tackles, including one for a loss of two yards and forced a fumble versus FIU. Named FAU's Game MVP
Recorded a solo tackle and a pass breakup versus Memphis
MIC'D UP
At Purdue Sophomore (2024)
Did not see action in 2024, retained the year as a redshirt
Freshman (2023)
Appeared in all 12 games, making four starts against Iowa (Oct. 7), Ohio State (Oct. 14), Michigan (Nov. 4), and Minnesota (Nov. 11)
Totaled six tackles (five solo), two QB hurries and three pass breakups on the season
Made a season-high two solo tackles against Northwestern (Nov. 18)
High School
A consensus three-star prospect
Ranked as the No. 145 wide receiver in the class by 247Sports
Hauled in 49 receptions for 920 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior
Recognized as one of the top performers at the 2022 ESPN Elite Underclassmen Camp
Named to the 2022 Orlando All-Metro Conference team
Included in the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida Super60
Personal
Son of Derrick Rogers Sr.
Born Aug. 10, 2004
Related to Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph, who played under Wake Forest head coach Ryan Walters at Illinois