Carlos Rogers was drafted No. 9 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value

2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall

Carlos Rogers Auburn Draft

Carlos Rogers was drafted No. 9 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value

1× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#9
Round
1
Draft class
2005
NFL games
133
Years as starter
7
Career AV
4719th at Auburn
Pro Bowls
1

The pick

How Carlos Rogers came off the board in 2005.

Drafted by

Washington Commanders

Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall · NFC East

Full 2005 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
Measurables
6'0" · 196 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 19 prospect93.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value

Games played
133
Seasons as a starter
7
Career approximate value
4719th among Auburn picks
AV with the drafting club
2655% of career value
Final season
20149 years after the draft
Accolades
1× Pro Bowl

Around pick 9

Who came off the board on either side of Carlos Rogers.

Auburn in the 2005 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other DB picks from Auburn

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Carlos Rogers in the 2005 NFL Draft

Carlos Rogers is a Defensive back out of Auburn selected No. 9 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2005 NFL Draft. 133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Carlos Rogers drafted?

Carlos Rogers was selected No. 9 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/carlos-rogers.

What college did Carlos Rogers play for?

Carlos Rogers played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.

How did Carlos Rogers's NFL career turn out?

133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/carlos-rogers.