Caleb Rogers, OT, Texas Tech
Size:
Height: 6045
Weight: 312
Arm: 32 ⅜”
Hand: 9 ¾”
Accomplishments:
All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2023)
“Caleb Rogers is a highly versatile, experienced offensive lineman whose value as a five-position lineman will intrigue NFL teams.”
Strengths:
Versatility
Hand usage
Football IQ
Drive blocks in the run game
Concerns:
Overextends his base
Lunging
Defending his outside shoulder
Film Analysis:
A two-year starter at right tackle for Lakeridge High School in Mansfield, Texas, Caleb Rogers was a first-team All-District selection as a senior in 2019. He earned a three-star ranking and committed to Texas Tech for the 2020 season. He played nine games and started the final three games at left tackle for the Red Raiders before returning to right tackle in 2021, starting all 13. He moved around the offensive line in his five seasons for Texas Tech, seeing time in-game at all positions except center. He’s been a team captain since his sophomore season in 2021, and he was the only underclassman to earn the honor.
Rogers is an excellent run-game drive blocker. His strong hands allow him to get on an angle, latch, and drive his feet. He also has good point-of-attack strength and can knock defenders back on double teams and line up second-level defenders well. Rogers looks to finish when he can in the run game, but his aggressiveness can lead to lunging at defenders and giving them leverage. He isn’t the most efficient puller from the tackle spot, but he showed he has the athleticism to get the job done from the guard position. Staying connected in his run blocks with better hand relocation will improve his impact late in the rep and give running backs more paths to run off his hips.
As a pass protector, Rogers uses well-timed, powerful strikes to initiate contact, react to pass rushers, and stall their pass rush plan. He mixes his technique with feigning tactics, snatches, and long arms. Rogers’ pass sets can be inconsistent at tackle, with his average athleticism limiting his ability to get to his spot consistently, but his footwork is smooth and on time. Pass rushers that can move him laterally and attack his outside shoulder find success with Rogers’ base getting too wide and his feet stopping moving. He can remain attached and move with the rusher when he initiates contact and locates his hands with power. He has active eyes to pick up stunts and remains sound in empty protections, showcasing his experience. Rogers anchors well against bull rushes but can improve his use of the “hop” to consistently re-establish against powerful rushers.
Rogers will do his best work at guard in the NFL, but he has the tools to be a utility man for an NFL team and experience at all positions. He worked all three interior spots at the Senior Bowl and had a good week. His length will limit his impact at Tackle, but his power, hand usage, and football IQ will allow him to make spot starts.
Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Adequate Starter
Written By: Daniel Harms
Exposures: Iowa State (2024), Arizona State (2024), Baylor (2024), Colorado (2024)
