1/23/2019 football Edit

2020 Arlington ATH Jahari Rogers offered, talks interest in Texas Tech

Ben Golan • RedRaiderSports

Staff Writer

One of the fastest rising 2020 players on the recruiting scene is Arlington (TX) athlete Jahari Rogers. Rogers picked up his offer from the Red Raiders on January 16, which was one of three new offers that day. Since the calendar turned to 2019, Jahari has picked up a total of eight new offers.

What you need to know...

... Rogers has been in contact with head coach Matt Wells, safeties coach Kerry Cooks and tight ends coach Luke Wells. Rogers says they "are all great coaches. I love what they have to say and the relationship I have with them."

... Listed as an athlete, the Tech coaches like Rogers' speed, size and length for a defensive back.

... Rogers is teammates with 2019 Texas Tech WR signee Trey Cleveland. Rogers plays quarterback in high school and the two have talked about playing in college together.

"It's a great school, I know a lot of people who go there, so the fact that they offered is a blessing because I could have a chance to play at a high level with people I know"

— Jahari Rogers

Staying in TX: Rogers says that staying in the state of Texas for college is "kind of" important to him but not really, he simply wants to a place where he feels comfortable at. He's also looking for a school with a great education.

Visit season: The 6-foot, 170 pound athlete says that he does want to visit Texas Tech now that he has the offer. He's not sure on the exact date yet but wants to visit "soon". Rogers also plans to visit either Oklahoma or TCU this coming weekend, he has yet to decide which though.

Commitment: Rogers mentioned that he plans on heading into his senior year committed somewhere, so expect him to take official visits this spring and summer.

Other offers: Other than Texas Tech, Rogers holds early offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Illinois, Louisville, TCU and others.