Rogers was born on May 25, 1989 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, making him 32 years old. He attended John Curtis Christian High School in River Ridge, Louisiana before going on to play college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Rogers was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 7th round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He went on to play for various teams including the Bills, Miami Dolphins, Washington Football Team, and Kansas City Chiefs before signing with the Cowboys in 2021.