Richard Rodgers

About

NFL tight end that was selected by the Green Bay Packers as a third round pick in the 2014 Draft. He was later signed by the Los Angeles Chargers in September 2022. He has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders during his NFL career. 

Before Fame

Prior to being drafted, he played college football at UC Berkeley. He played college football at U-Cal for only three years. In high school, he was a star basketball player, and helped his team to multiple state championships. 

Trivia

He caught a career-high 58 passes during the 2015 NFL regular season with the Packers. He also recorded new career-highs in receiving yards and touchdowns that season. 

Family Life

Although he was born in Martinez, California, he grew up living with his family in the Worcester, Massachusetts area. His father, Richard Sr, was former teammates with Ron Rivera. His father was also part of a famous play in Cal football history. Richard is also cousins with former NFL player Jarius Byrd. 

Associated With

He was taken during the 2014 NFL Draft just like Odell Beckham Jr. and Aaron Donald.