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Auburn’s All-Time Top 10 NFL Players

By Chris Roush

Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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10. Carlos Rogers, defensive back, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers

Rogers was one of four Auburn players drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft, and he played 10 seasons, primarily with the Washington Redskins. His best season was in 2011, when he had six interceptions for 106 yards and a touchdown. For his career, Rogers recorded 17 picks for 374 yards and two TDs, and 412 tackles. His lone Pro Bowl was after the 2011 season.

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Oct 12, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback Carlos Rogers (27) reacts against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

At Auburn, Rogers won the Jim Thorpe Award as the country’s best defensive back. He was a key member of the undefeated 2004 team and played part of the 2003 season with a broken thumb. During his Auburn career, he had 7 interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.

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