Charles Rogers: 6yrs/$39.4M
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Local boy Charles Rogers was taken with the second overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions and GM Matt Millen. He was supposed to be a game changing WR worth the 6 year, $39.4 million contract with a $14.4 million signing bonus he received. Beset by injuries and off-field issues, Rogers played just three seasons for the Lions.
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He only played in 15 games, starting nine, and recorded 36 receptions for 440 yards and four touchdowns.
Players drafted after Rogers: Andre Johnson (#3), Terence Newman (#5), Terrell Suggs (#10), Troy Polamalu (#16), Dallas Clark (#24), Larry Johnson (#27)
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