As a seventh-round draft pick, defensive tackle Justin Rogers is hardly guaranteed to make the Cowboys’ roster this season. But compared to most late-round picks, Rogers’ path to the 53 is fairly simple. He may actually have an easier time getting onto Dallas’ roster this season than some of the rookies taken before him.
Rogers comes out of Auburn as a pure nose tackle or 1-technique prospect. At 6’2” and 330 pounds, he’s here to hopefully help fill the void left by the departure of veteran Johnathan Hankins. Dallas is hoping that last year’s first-rounder, Mazi Smith, will be ready for the starting gig there.