a reliable, hard-nosed linebacker who earned his keep on special teams and defense
Antonio Rodgers, listed as a 5-10, 218-pound linebacker for North Dakota State, was a durable rotational piece who played in all 15 games in the 2012 season and logged 17 tackles with a forced fumble. His value is the kind coaches love: steady special-teams production, physical play, and the willingness to do the dirty work without needing the spotlight. The upside is more about trust and toughness than flashy stats, which makes him a fit for a team that wants a disciplined, dependable defender who can contribute in multiple phases.
