Nick Rogers was drafted No. 177 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 46
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 733rd at Georgia Tech
The pick
How Nick Rogers came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 733rd among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 686% of career value
- Final season
- 20053 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Nick Rogers.
USC
UNLV
Minnesota
Ohio State
Georgia Tech in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#12
Keith Brooking
LB · ATL · 1998
Georgia Tech · 5× Pro Bowl
#39
Daryl Smith
LB · JAX · 2004
Georgia Tech
#201
Al Richardson
LB · ATL · 1980
Georgia Tech
#93
Philip Wheeler
LB · IND · 2008
Georgia Tech
#50
Jeremiah Attaochu
LB · LAC · 2014
Georgia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nick Rogers in the 2002 NFL Draft
Nick Rogers is a Linebacker out of Georgia Tech selected No. 177 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Nick Rogers drafted?
Nick Rogers was selected No. 177 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/nick-rogers.
What college did Nick Rogers play for?
Nick Rogers played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Nick Rogers's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/nick-rogers.