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Former UNLV quarterback signs with Commanders

Ohio quarterback Armani Rogers (18) is sacked by Northwestern defensive lineman Sean McLaughlin ...
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By Andy Yamashita Las Vegas Review-Journal
May 1, 2022 - 5:43 pm
 

Former UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted rookie free agent Saturday to play tight end.

Rogers, a 6-foot-5-inch Los Angeles native, played in parts of three seasons with UNLV after redshirting. He was named Mountain West Freshman of the Year in 2017.

Rogers rushed for 1,549 yards and 18 touchdowns and passed for 2,465 yards and 18 TDs with the Rebels before transferring to Ohio.

Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at ayamashita@reviewjournal.com. Follow @ANYamashita on Twitter.

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