Charles Rogers’s total net worth is
$100,000

Biography of Charles Rogers

Charles Rogers was born on May 23, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, USA. He was a former professional American football player, playing as a wide receiver in the NFL for the Detroit Lions from 2003 to 2005. Rogers is known as one of the biggest “draft busts” in NFL history, with a career that spanned from 2003 to 2005.

Have you ever wondered about Charles Rogers’s wealth as of mid-2017? According to reliable sources, his net worth is estimated to be $100,000, accumulated through his professional football career, which was heavily impacted by his transgressions.

Charles Rogers’s Net Worth Amounting to $100,000

Charles Rogers grew up in Michigan, attended Saginaw High School, and excelled in football, basketball, and track. From 2000 to 2002, Rogers played football at Michigan State University, setting several receiving records and breaking Randy Moss’ NCAA record of 13 consecutive games with a touchdown catch. In 2002, he won both the Fred Biletnikoff Award and Paul Warfield Trophy, being named the best young wide receiver in the country. He was also honored as First-team All-Big Ten in 2001 and 2002, along with being a Unanimous All-American in 2002.

Selected as the second overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, Rogers performed well in his initial five games, but suffered a clavicle injury, ending his rookie season. In the 2004 season, he again broke his clavicle in the opening game. Following his recovery, he was suspended for four matches in the 2005 season due to a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy. After appearing in only nine games and recording 14 catches for 197 yards and a touchdown, he was released by the Lions in September 2006.

Rogers faced further setbacks as it was revealed that he had failed drug tests while at Michigan State. Despite attempting to secure contracts with various teams, he failed to sign and his return to the game became unrealistic. On the personal front, Rogers has had numerous legal issues and fathered eight children with four different women, encountering challenges with child support payments. His run-ins with authorities include arrests for assault on his girlfriend and probation violations, resulting in prison time. In addition, a judge ordered him to pay $6.1 million of the $9.1 million signing bonus he received from the Lions.



  • Structural Info
Net Worth$100,000
Date Of BirthMay 23, 1981
Place Of BirthSaginaw, Michigan, United States
Height1.91 m
Weight100 kg
ProfessionAmerican football player
EducationSaginaw High School, Michigan State University
NationalityAmerican