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Jacquizz "Quizz" Rodgers (born February 6, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers, and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

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Early life

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Rodgers attended Lamar Consolidated High School, where he played for the Mustangs football team.[1] He broke out during his sophomore season with 2,278 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns averaging 9.4 yards per carry.[2] In his junior season, he improved with 2,592 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns. As a senior, Rodgers led the Mustangs to the 2007 4A Division 1 State Football Championship.[3] In the state championship, he rushed for 233 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries, blocked an extra point, recovered a fumble, and had six tackles on defense as the Mustangs won the state title over a Robert Griffin III-led Copperas Cove, 20–14.[4] He finished his senior season with 2,890 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns, as well as 556 yards receiving and five touchdowns. His postseason honors following his senior season included being named the inaugural recipient of the Mr. Texas Football award, the 4A Region III Offensive Player of the Year, first-team all-conference running back and defensive back, second-team all-conference receiver, second-team all-state defensive back, and fourth team all-state running back.[5][6] He was also named the Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Year in Class 4A.[7]

In his high school career, Rodgers amassed 8,246 rushing yards. He set the Texas state record for total touchdowns with 135 touchdowns in four years as a varsity player.[8][9] His high school career is chronicled in Dr. Brent Melloy's book UNHERALDED: How Jacquizz Rodgers led the 2007 Lamar Consolidated Mustangs to an improbable Texas State Championship.

College career

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Rodgers, who received offers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Oregon, USC, Houston, Baylor, and Tennessee decided to join his older brother James and enroll at Oregon State.[10] Rodgers started out the season second on the depth chart but quickly took over as the starter. Most notably, his best game in his young college football career came in an upset of the then #1 ranked team in the country, the USC Trojans, when he had 36 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns.[11]

Rodgers broke the Pac-10 freshman rushing record during Oregon State's 34–6 victory over UCLA on November 8, 2008.[12] At the end of the season, he was unable to play in the Civil War against Oregon due to injury and was beaten out by California's Jahvid Best as the 2008 Pac-10 Rushing Leader. He also missed the 2008 Sun Bowl. Rodgers finished the season with 1,253 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns. He was named the 2008 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year.[13]

In 2009, Rodgers scored 23 total touchdowns, including one passing and one receiving. He finished the season with over 1,400 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving.[14] After a 38–28 victory over Stanford, he recorded 271 total yards and four touchdowns, he was named Rivals.com Player of the Week and Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week.[15][16] In the 2009 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas, he was thrown a backwards lateral, which resulted in the first fumble of his collegiate career. The Beavers lost that game to BYU.[17]

Rodgers during 2009 fall camp at Oregon State.

On September 18, 2010, Rodgers finished with 132 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, 22 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown against Louisville.[18] On October 2, against Arizona State, he had 145 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.[19] On October 16, against Washington, he had 140 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.[20] On October 30, against California, he had 116 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.[21] In the 2010 season, he finished with 1,184 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 44 receptions, 287 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.[22][23]

College statistics

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Year Team Att. Yds. Avg. TD Rec. Yds. TD
2008 Oregon St. 259 1,253 4.8 11 29 247 1
2009 Oregon St. 273 1,440 5.3 21 78 522 1
2010 Oregon St. 256 1,184 4.6 14 44 287 3
Career 788 3,877 4.9 46 151 1,056 5

Awards and honors

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Professional career

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Pre-draft

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On January 10, 2011, Rodgers announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL draft.[24] He was originally listed as the number five running back prospect entering the draft by NFL Network's draft specialist, Mike Mayock.

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 5+7⁄8 in
(1.67 m) 		196 lb
(89 kg) 		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m) 		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.52 s 1.58 s 2.61 s 4.26 s 7.31 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		 13 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[25][26]

Atlanta Falcons

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Rodgers was selected in the fifth round (145th overall) in the 2011 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons.[27] He was signed by the Falcons on July 28, 2011.[28] He scored his first touchdown on a reception in 2011 against their NFC South rival Carolina Panthers.[29] In Week 17, Rodgers scored his first career rushing touchdown against divisional rival Tampa Bay.[30] Overall, he finished his rookie season with 205 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 21 receptions, 188 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.[31] The Falcons made the playoffs with a 10–6 record.[32] In the wild-card round against the New York Giants, he had four receptions for 18 yards in the 24–2 loss.[33]

Rodgers started off the 2012 season with 22 rushing yards, 13 receiving yards, and 104 kick return yards against the Kansas City Chiefs.[34] Overall, he finished the 2012 season with 362 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 53 receptions, 402 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.[35] The Falcons finished with a 13–3 record and made the playoffs.[36] In the Divisional Round against the Seattle Seahawks, he had 64 rushing yards, eight receiving yards, and 105 kick return yards in the 30–28 victory.[37] In the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers, he had 32 rushing yards in the 28–24 loss.[38]

On October 7, 2013, Rodgers had 43 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against the New York Jets.[39] In the 2013 season, he had a career-high 96 rushing attempts for 332 yards as well as total touchdowns with four (two rushing and two receiving).[40][41]

In the 2014 season opener against the New Orleans Saints, Rodgers had 34 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.[42] Overall, in the 2014 season, he finished with 217 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 29 receptions, 173 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.[43]

Chicago Bears

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On March 31, 2015, the Chicago Bears signed Rodgers to a one-year contract.[44] On October 12, 2015, Rodgers was placed on injured reserve after breaking his arm in the Bears' 18–17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.[45] In the 2015 season, he finished with 41 rushing yards on 14 carries.[46]

On March 9, 2016, Rodgers re-signed with the Bears on a one-year contract.[47] He was released by the Bears on September 3, 2016.[48]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On September 13, 2016, Rodgers signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[49] On October 10, Rodgers had a career-high 30 carries for 101 yards on Monday Night Football helping the Buccaneers defeat the defending NFC Champion Carolina Panthers, 17–14.[50] Two weeks later, he rushed 26 times for a career-high 154 yards in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.[51] In Week 16, against the New Orleans Saints, he was named starter after Doug Martin was made a healthy scratch,[52] rushing 15 times for 63 yards and a touchdown.[53] Rodgers finished the 2016 season with a career-high 129 carries for 560 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games played.[54]

On March 9, 2017, Rodgers signed a two-year contract extension with the Buccaneers.[55] On September 17, against the Chicago Bears, he had 67 rushing yards and a touchdown in the 29–7 victory.[56] Overall, he finished the 2017 season with 244 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and nine receptions for 74 yards.[57]

In the 2018 season, Rodgers finished with 33 carries for 106 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and 38 receptions for 304 receiving yards.[58]

New Orleans Saints

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Rodgers signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 3, 2019.[59] He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[60]

NFL statistics

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2011 ATL 16 0 57 205 3.6 13 1 21 188 9.0 31 1 1 1
2012 ATL 16 0 94 362 3.9 43 1 53 402 7.6 32 1 0 0
2013 ATL 15 4 96 332 3.5 19 2 52 341 6.6 22 2 1 1
2014 ATL 16 1 58 217 3.7 17 1 29 173 6.0 14 1 1 0
2015 CHI 5 0 14 41 2.9 5 0 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0
2016 TB 10 5 129 560 4.3 45 2 13 98 7.5 21 0 0 0
2017 TB 16 4 64 244 3.8 36 1 9 74 8.2 15 0 0 0
2018 TB 16 0 33 106 3.2 20 1 38 304 8.0 24 0 1 0
Total 110 14 545 2,067 3.8 45 9 216 1,590 7.4 32 5 4 2

Personal life

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Rodgers is the nephew of former All-Pro safety Michael Lewis.[61] His older brother, James Rodgers, was a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[62]

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Jacquizz Rodgers (born February 6, 1990) is an American former professional football who played eight seasons in the (), primarily known for his versatility as a rusher and receiver despite his undersized frame of 5 feet 6 inches and 205 pounds. Over his career from 2011 to 2018, he appeared in 110 games with the (2011–2014), (2015), and (2016–2018), accumulating 545 rushing attempts for 2,067 yards and 9 touchdowns, along with 216 receptions for 1,598 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns. Rodgers also contributed on special teams with 68 kickoff returns for 1,604 yards, showcasing his speed and agility that defined his playing style. Born in Richmond, Texas, Rodgers attended Lamar Consolidated High School, where he earned the nickname "Mr. Touchdown" after breaking the state record for career touchdowns with 136 touchdowns. He committed to Oregon State University, where he played from 2008 to 2010, rushing for 3,877 yards and 46 touchdowns on 788 carries while adding 151 receptions for 1,056 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns. As a freshman in 2008, Rodgers led the Pac-10 in rushing attempts and was named the conference's Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, becoming the first freshman to win the former award in league history. He earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors in each of his three seasons and was a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award as a freshman. Selected by the in the fifth round (145th overall) of the , Rodgers quickly became a rotational player, sharing duties with Michael Turner and later serving as a third-down back. His most productive season came in 2016 with the , where he rushed for 560 yards and 2 touchdowns while catching 34 passes for 296 yards and 2 scores. After his final NFL season in 2018, Rodgers retired and returned to his studies, earning a degree from Oregon State in 2021. Since then, he has operated Quizz Knows Training, a speed and agility academy in focused on youth development.

Early life

Family background

Jacquizz Rodgers was born on February 6, 1990, in . He is the son of Tasha Williams and grew up in a family with deep ties to football. Rodgers is the nephew of , a former safety who played for teams including the and . Lewis, a seven-year veteran at the time, supervised his nephew's early football development and inspired Rodgers' passion for the sport. His older brother, James Rodgers, born on December 20, 1988, also pursued a professional football career as a , playing in the for the and Minnesota Vikings after starring at . The Rodgers family, which includes three siblings in total, provided consistent encouragement for Jacquizz's athletic interests from a young age. The family resided in the Richmond area of , where Jacquizz was raised and attended schools in the . This environment, rooted in Houston's suburbs, fostered his initial exposure to organized sports amid strong familial support.

High school career

Jacquizz Rodgers attended Lamar Consolidated High School in , where he emerged as one of the state's most prolific running backs. Over his high school career, Rodgers set a Texas state record with 136 total touchdowns, amassing 8,246 rushing yards on 1,134 carries. In his senior year of 2007, he rushed for 2,902 yards while scoring 43 total touchdowns, leading the Mustangs to the 4A state championship. He earned the nickname "Mr. Touchdown" from his teammates and coaches due to his scoring prowess, and he rushed for over 100 yards in 41 games throughout his career. Rodgers, following in the footsteps of his uncle , a former defensive back, drew widespread attention from college recruiters with his explosive play. As a three-star recruit, he committed to on November 1, 2007, choosing the Beavers over offers from schools like Baylor and Texas Tech.

College career

Oregon State Beavers

Jacquizz Rodgers burst onto the scene as a for the in 2008, quickly establishing himself as a dynamic playmaker with his vision, burst, and elusiveness. Building on his record-setting high school performance at Lamar Consolidated, he led the Pac-10 in rushing attempts with 259 carries, amassing 1,253 yards at an average of 4.8 yards per carry and scoring 11 rushing touchdowns. His breakout campaign culminated in him being named the Pac-10 Offensive of the Year, the first to also earn Offensive Player of the Year honors in conference history. In his season of 2009, Rodgers built on his success despite nagging minor injuries, including an ankle wrap needed during a tough matchup against USC that limited his first-half production but allowed him to return strongly. He rushed for 1,440 yards on 273 carries, averaging 5.3 yards per attempt, and powered in 21 touchdowns, tying for fifth nationally in rushing scores and helping the Beavers achieve a 5-2 conference record with key contributions in wins over teams like Stanford, where he ran for a career-high 189 yards and four touchdowns. His versatility shone through with significant receiving production, underscoring his role as a focal point of Oregon State's offense under coach Mike Riley. Rodgers' junior year in 2010 marked a culmination of his college progression, as he adapted to increased defensive attention by refining his patience and cutback ability, rushing for 1,184 yards on 256 carries with 14 . He played a pivotal role in several upset victories, notably leading the Beavers to a dominant 36-7 win over No. 20 USC on November 20, where he carried 26 times for 128 yards and a , exploiting gaps in the Trojans' defense to control the ground game. Other standout performances included multi-touchdown games against and Arizona State, helping Oregon State finish 5-5 overall and 4-3 in the Pac-10 despite a challenging schedule. Across his three seasons with the Beavers, Rodgers totaled 3,877 rushing yards and 46 rushing touchdowns, setting school marks for a player in just three years and ranking among the Pac-10's all-time leaders in multiple categories. Following the 2010 season, the 5-foot-7 junior announced on , 2011, that he would forgo his senior year to enter the NFL Draft, citing his readiness for professional football after a career that showcased his productivity and resilience.

College statistics

Rodgers' college statistics at from 2008 to 2010 demonstrate his dual-threat capability as a , with strong production in both rushing and receiving categories.

Rushing Statistics by Year

YearGamesAttemptsYardsAverageTouchdowns
2008112591,2534.811
2009132731,4405.321
2010122561,1844.614

Receiving Statistics by Year

YearGamesReceptionsYardsAverageTouchdowns
200811292478.51
200913785226.71
201012442876.53

Career Totals

CategoryGamesAttempts/ReceptionsYardsAverageTouchdowns
Rushing367883,8774.946
Receiving361511,0567.05
These figures reflect Rodgers' yards per carry average of 4.9 over his career, highlighting his efficiency as a rusher.

Awards and honors

During his freshman season in , Rodgers earned Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and Pac-10 Freshman of the Year honors, becoming the first freshman to win the offensive award after rushing for 1,253 yards and 11 touchdowns while leading the Beavers in all-purpose yards. He also received third-team All-American recognition from the and , along with Freshman All-American honors from the , reflecting his immediate impact with three Pac-10 Player of the Week selections. In 2009, as a sophomore, Rodgers secured first-team All-Pac-10 honors and was named to the Football Foundation's second-team All-American squad after accumulating 1,440 rushing yards and a conference-leading 21 rushing touchdowns. His performance also earned him semifinalist status for the , , and Player of the Year, plus one Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week nod. Rodgers capped his junior year in 2010 with first-team All-Pac-10 recognition for the third consecutive season, highlighted by his standout performance of 1,184 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns despite sharing carries in a balanced offense. He was a semifinalist and received preseason All-American honors from outlets like Athlon Sports and SI.com prior to the season.

Professional career

Pre-draft process

After his junior season at Oregon State, where he amassed over 1,000 rushing yards for the third consecutive year, Jacquizz Rodgers announced on January 10, 2011, that he would forgo his senior year and declare for the 2011 NFL Draft. Rodgers, who turned 21 in February 2011, cited his readiness for professional football after thoughtful consideration with his family and coaches. At the in on February 24-28, 2011, Rodgers measured 5 feet 6 inches tall and 196 pounds, drawing attention for his compact frame. He recorded a 4.64-second time electronically, which was considered average for running backs but highlighted his quickness in short areas. His vertical jump reached 33 inches, showcasing solid explosiveness despite his height, and scouts noted his elusiveness and balance as key assets in drills. Scouting reports praised Rodgers for his exceptional vision, patience in reading blocks, and ability to evade defenders in the open field, making him a threat as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield with soft hands and route-running savvy. However, concerns centered on his undersized stature, which raised questions about durability against defenders and his limited power for short-yardage situations, potentially capping him as a change-of-pace back rather than a workhorse. At his pro day on March 10, 2011, Rodgers improved his to a hand-timed 4.47 seconds, boosting his stock slightly among evaluators. Rodgers was selected by the in the fifth round of the , 145th overall, on April 30, 2011, as a potential third-down and situational complement to their established duo.

Atlanta Falcons

Rodgers was selected by the in the fifth round (145th overall) of the out of Oregon State. As a in 2011, Rodgers quickly carved out a niche as the team's third-down and change-of-pace back behind lead rusher Michael Turner, appearing in all 16 games with four starts. He finished the season with 57 carries for 205 rushing yards and one touchdown, while adding 21 receptions for 188 yards and another score through the air. In the Falcons' wild-card playoff loss to the , Rodgers contributed four receptions for 18 yards. Rodgers' role expanded in amid a approach in the backfield, where he handled more passing-down duties and provided explosiveness with his elusiveness. He rushed 94 times for 362 yards and one , and established himself as a reliable receiving option with 53 catches for 402 yards and one . During ' playoff run, which included NFC Championship appearances, Rodgers posted 20 carries for 96 yards across two games, including a team-high 64 rushing yards in the divisional win over . From 2013 to 2014, Rodgers continued to evolve into a primary receiving threat out of the backfield, complementing the Falcons' pass-oriented offense under coordinator Dirk Koetter. In 2013, he recorded 96 carries for 332 rushing yards and two touchdowns, paired with 52 receptions for 341 yards and two scores. His 2014 output included 58 rushes for 217 yards and one touchdown, along with 29 catches for 173 yards and one touchdown, though his snaps decreased amid backfield adjustments. Over his four seasons with Atlanta, Rodgers amassed 1,116 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 305 carries, while hauling in 155 passes for 1,104 yards and five receiving touchdowns—showcasing his versatility in a 51-29 regular-season record for the team. Following the 2014 season, Rodgers entered unrestricted free agency as the Falcons revamped their backfield around emerging talent like , leading him to sign with the .

Chicago Bears

On March 31, 2015, the signed Jacquizz Rodgers to a one-year contract worth $785,000, including a $40,000 . In his debut season with the team, Rodgers served primarily as a backup to starter and a in the backfield, focusing on third-down situations and pass protection. He appeared in five games, rushing 14 times for 41 yards while catching one pass for 10 yards. Rodgers' 2015 campaign was cut short by when he suffered a broken right during a special teams play in Week 5 against the , leading to his placement on injured reserve on October 12. Despite the limited snaps—totaling just 12% of offensive plays—he contributed three tackles on special teams, showcasing his versatility in a Bears offense that emphasized Forte's workhorse role. The Bears re-signed Rodgers on March 9, 2016, to another one-year deal valued at $840,000 with an $80,000 , positioning him as a key pass-catching option behind in the post-Forte era. Coaches highlighted his receiving skills and blocking prowess for third-down and passing scenarios, especially with rookie Jordan Howard's arrival adding power to the run game. However, Rodgers did not appear in any regular-season games that year, as the team released him on September 3 during final roster cuts.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After his release from the , Rodgers signed with the on September 13, 2016, to a one-year deal, reuniting him with former offensive coordinator . He appeared in 10 games with five starts that season, serving as a change-of-pace back and third-down option. Rodgers rushed 129 times for 560 yards and two touchdowns, marking his most productive rushing season, while adding 13 receptions for 98 yards. On March 9, 2017, Rodgers signed a two-year extension worth $3.3 million with the , securing his position on the roster after a productive stint the previous season. In the 2017 season, he appeared in all 16 games with four starts, serving as a versatile backup amid injuries to other running backs. He recorded 64 rushing attempts for 244 yards and one , while adding nine receptions for 74 yards through the air, contributing to the team's ground game in situational roles. During the 2018 season, Rodgers continued as ' primary third-down and change-of-pace back behind lead rusher , focusing on pass protection and receiving duties in a approach. He played in all 16 games without a start, accumulating 33 rushing attempts for 106 yards and one , along with 38 receptions for 304 yards—his most productive receiving output since 2014. A injury sidelined him briefly during the season, limiting his practice time but not his game appearances. Following the expiration of his contract after the 2018 season, the Buccaneers did not re-sign Rodgers, allowing him to enter unrestricted free agency in the 2019 offseason.

New Orleans Saints

Following his release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rodgers signed with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent running back on August 3, 2019, joining their training camp roster. During his brief tenure, Rodgers participated in preseason activities but did not secure a spot on the 53-man roster. He was released by the Saints on August 30, 2019, as part of the team's final cuts ahead of the , with no regular-season appearances recorded. Although waived players are often considered for s, Rodgers was not signed to the Saints' or any other team following his release. This marked the conclusion of his nine-year playing career, as he did not sign another professional contract thereafter.

NFL career statistics

Jacquizz Rodgers amassed 545 rushing attempts for 2,067 yards and 9 touchdowns over his career, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. He also recorded 216 receptions for 1,590 yards and 5 touchdowns, averaging 7.4 yards per reception. The following table summarizes Rodgers' regular-season rushing, receiving, and fumble statistics year by year:
SeasonTeamRushing AttRushing YdsRushing TDTargetsReceptionsReceiving YdsReceiving TDFumbles
ATL572051272118811
ATL943621595340210
2013ATL963322635234121
2014ATL582171402917311
CHI14410311000
2016TB129560216139800
2017TB6424411197400
2018TB331061453830401
Career5452,06792642161,59054
Rodgers appeared in two playoff games with the , rushing for 20 attempts and 96 yards with no touchdowns, while recording 6 receptions for 26 yards and no touchdowns; he had no fumbles in postseason play.

Personal life

Family

Jacquizz Rodgers was raised by his single mother, Tasha Williams, in , after his father, James Rodgers Sr., was incarcerated for a drug-related that kept him largely absent during the brothers' upbringing; he was released in after serving a significant portion of a 25-year sentence. Williams, who battled and survived in 2018, provided crucial emotional support throughout Rodgers' football journey, drawing from her own resilience to encourage his perseverance. Rodgers maintains a close bond with his older brother, James Rodgers, born 14 months earlier, with whom he grew up playing sports and later shared the ' backfield from 2008 to 2010, combining for over 5,000 rushing yards during their college tenure. James, a , went on to play briefly in the with the from 2012 to 2013 before transitioning to the Canadian Football League, where he competed for teams including the until 2017. The siblings' partnership extended from their Houston-area youth leagues to professional aspirations, with James often crediting their shared discipline and competitive drive for their successes. Their uncle, , a former who won with the in 2010 after earlier stints with the and , served as a key mentor during their formative years, hosting the brothers in the Bay Area summers and imparting lessons on professionalism and longevity in football. , an selection in 2002, helped bridge their roots to higher levels of the sport, influencing ' work ethic from high school through his career. The Rodgers family has been instrumental in supporting Jacquizz's rise from local Texas fields to the , with Williams attending games and Lewis offering ongoing guidance, while Rodgers himself became a father to a daughter born on September 4, 2010. This network of familial encouragement underscored his transition from college stardom at Oregon State to professional play across multiple teams.

Education and post-NFL activities

Rodgers enrolled in Oregon State University's Ecampus program shortly after his 2011 NFL rookie season, pursuing online coursework in human development and family sciences while balancing his professional football commitments. He studied intermittently over the years, including a nearly three-year hiatus during his tenure with the , demonstrating sustained dedication to completing his degree amid a demanding athletic career. In summer 2021, Rodgers earned his bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from , marking the fulfillment of an academic goal he had set upon leaving college early for the NFL draft. This achievement highlighted his commitment to personal growth beyond athletics, as he completed the program through flexible online classes that accommodated his travel and training schedule. Following his release from the New Orleans Saints in 2019, Rodgers founded the Jacquizz Rodgers Foundation, a community-based organization dedicated to youth leadership development, , and promoting an active lifestyle. Through the foundation, he organizes annual summer football camps in and , providing young players with instruction in speed, agility, and position-specific drills to foster skill-building and positive experiences in the sport. As of 2025, he continues to operate Quizz Knows Training, a speed and agility academy in focused on youth development, alongside the foundation's initiatives. As of 2021, Rodgers expressed intentions to pursue a role as a running backs coach at the high school or college level, leveraging his playing expertise and newfound academic background in family sciences.

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