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In one of the most bizarre seasons I’ve ever seen from an Aggie receiver, legendary receptions and Mike Evans comparisons were just as common as injury reports and one-catch performances for Kendrick Rogers last season.
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Despite exploding onto the scene in a week two classic against the eventual national champion Clemson Tigers, Rogers finished the season with a mere 27 receptions for 336 yards. Despite a pair of big performances, a string of minor injuries and an inconsistent passing game were enough to derail the 6-5, 200-pound wideout’s sophomore campaign.
When healthy, the Frankston, Texas, native looked the part of a future first-round draft pick. His long wingspan, elite hands, and surprising strength as a route runner made him a matchup nightmare for undersized defensive backs. However, durability and being unable to create separation at the line of scrimmage has led to some sporadic play at times.
Against Clemson, Alabama, LSU and NC State, Rogers averaged six receptions for 85 yards, scoring a total of five touchdowns in those contests. On the flip side of that coin, he also had five games where he was limited to two or fewer receptions.
In the spring, coaches and teammates gave rave reviews over No. 13’s play and a few of his acrobatic receptions in practice managed to circle the web — providing some substance to the strong praise.
If Rogers can continue to meet that standard consistently, the Maroon and White could have a Blientikof finalist on their hands five months from now.