Will Rogers

Will Rogers

Personal Information

Full Name William Wyatt Rogers III

Will Rogers: A Brief Biography

Will Rogers is a professional quarterback playing for the Mississippi State team. Career stats indicate he has garnered 82 TDs and 1,159 completions in 10,689 yards.

Playing Style

Strengths

  • He is a confident player.

  • Scans opponents with authority.

  • He is good at diving.

  • Shows excellent touch.

  • He knows how to scramble for yards.

Weaknesses

  • He has footwork issues.

  • His accuracy is lower compared to most quarterbacks.

  • The player is not good at long balls.

His ability to scan linemen with authority allows him to apply an air-raid scheme, which prevents opponents from attacking. In addition, his velocity and high accuracy allow him to gain yardage quickly and stretch the field. Unfortunately, his footwork problem reduces his maneuverability in unprotected pockets. Also, he takes many sacks because he tends to hold the ball for more than 5 seconds.

Personal Life

Rogers studied at Brandon High School, where he played football under Coach Tyler Peterson. He was named a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. The player was among the Top-25 prospects, ranking No. 21 (by ESPN), No. 8 (by Rivals), and No. 19 (by 247Sports). Also, he featured among Top-25 pro-style quarterbacks, ranking No. 22 (by Rivals) and No. 24 (by 247Sports). In 2019, he won Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen membership.

In his high school career, Rogers has recorded 79 TDs and 9,093 passing yards. While he was a senior student, he had 38 TDs and completed 246 passes for 3,572 yards. Interestingly, he garnered more than 200 parsing yards 11 times.


Additionally, he logged 20 rushes for 86 yards, 495 passing yards, and four TDs against Oak Grove. In his junior year, he recorded 3,009 yards and topped all Mississippi High School Class 6A quarterbacks. As a sophomore, Rogers registered 18 scores and 2,476 passing yards. He also competed in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game in his senior year.

Will Rogers Net Worth

Details about Rogers’ net worth are not available on the web. However, many experts claim that the youngster might have a net worth of about $1 million.

Will Rogers' Personal Life

Rogers doesn’t share much about his personal life on social media. However, he is a hardworking student pursuing marketing at Mississippi State. Although his hobby is playing football, he should improve his footwork to get better career stats.

Will Rogers’ Family

Will Rogers III is the son of Wyatt and Judy Rogers. He was born on 8-19-2001 in Brandon, central Mississippi. The athlete has two siblings – Luke Rogers and Anna Grace Rogers. Anna is a Mississippi State alumni, but little info is available about Luke. Currently, Rogers is single and has not disclosed whether or not he is in a relationship.

Will Rogers’ Height

Rogers is a tall player with an ideal body frame for playing football. He stands 6' 2" (188cm) tall and can easily see over the heads of opponents while passing the ball. Besides, he weighs about 205 lbs (92kg) and has enough muscle strength to tackle most defensive and offensive linemen.

Will Rogers’ Contracts

Rogers signed a contract with Mississippi State Bulldogs in 2020 and still plays for the team. If the athlete improves his footwork, he might get better deals after college.

Brands Associated With

Currently, Rogers has not partnered with any brand. Therefore, he does not endorse any products to his fans.

Teams Will Rogers Played For

Rogers is still in the early stages of his career and has only played for Mississippi State. However, he might play for multiple teams in the top league once he graduates.

Career Highlights

Rogers’ notable accomplishments at Mississippi State include;

  • Johnny Unitas Golden Arm (2022).

  • Led the Southeastern Conference with 2,555 yards and 23 TDs.

  • Led the nation with 258 pass completions and 380 pass attempts.

  • Featured in Davey O'Brien List.

  • Two-time Manning Award Quarterback.

Will Rogers’ College Career

Rogers’ career passing stats indicate that he has registered 1159 completions in 10689 yards and 82 TDs. In receiving, he has 136 rush yards and 1 TD.

GCmpAttYdsComp %Yd/ATDsIntSackedYds
Career35115916391068970.76.5822478579

College Passing Stats

YearCollegeGCmpAttYdsComp %Yd/AIntTDsSackedYds
2020MissSt9239346197669.15.771120136
2021MissSt13505683473973.96.993634215
2022MissSt13415610397468.06.583524228

College Rushing/Receiving Stats

YearCollegeGRushYdsYd/RushRecTDsYdsYd/Rec
2020MissSt930-41-1.40100
2021MissSt1362-97-1.610-4-4.0
2022MissSt1344-165-3.8101313.0

Scouting Report of Will Rogers

StrengthsWeaknesses
He is an athletic quarterback and can quickly gain positive yardage.His inconsistent strides reduce his accuracy.
The player is well-built and can throw the ball anywhere on the field.He has trouble controlling the ball in less protected pockets.
Has a good vision balance
Good at short and intermediate throws

Rogers is a smart player since he uses his height to scan the playground and anticipate ball location. He is also athletic and can gain yardage in no time. However, he faces some mechanical issues in pockets with little movement, leading to unwanted turnovers. Therefore, the player should develop his footwork so that he can easily evade pockets with minimal protection.


FAQs

Yes, Rodgers has two siblings – Anna and Luke Rogers.
His career stats include 82 TDs, 1,159 completions, and 10,689 yards.
The athlete weighs about 205 lbs (92kg) and can build more muscles to improve stamina.
Rogers studied at Brandon and played football under Coach Tyler Peterson.
The athlete has only signed a contract with the Mississippi Bulldogs.
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