The Colts sign former 3rd-round pick

Colts signed Amari Rodgers

Destin Adams NFL News Writer
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Aug 25, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (8) returns a kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Wednesday afternoon Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Colts' signing of Amani Rodgers.

Amani Rodgers was drafted 85th overall in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers spent his college years at Clemson University. 

Rodger's Clemson career:

  • 2017: 19 receptions, 123 yards
  • 2018: 55 receptions, 575 yards, four touchdowns
  • 2019: 30 receptions, 426 yards, four touchdowns
  • 2020: 77 receptions, 1020 yards, seven touchdowns

Rodgers Profesional career: 

Receiving Stats

  • 2021 Green Bay Packers: 4 receptions, 45 yards
  • 2022 Green Bay Packers & Houston Texans:
    Packers: 4 receptions, 50 yards Texans: 12 receptions, 154 yards
    Total: 16 receptions, 204 yards, one touchdown 

Kick/Punt Return Stats

  • 2021 Green Bay Packers:
    Punt: 20 returns, 166 yards Kick: 11 returns, 199 yards
  • 2022 Green Bay Packers & Houston Texans: 
    Punt: 20 returns, 139 yards Kick: 6 returns, 122 yards

Amari Rodgers was coming off his most productive college season with the Clemson Tigers during his draft process. This would lead to him hearing his name being called in the 3rd round by the Green Bay Packers. His NFL career wouldn't pick up where his college career left off, as his pro career has been a struggle. 

With the Packers, he struggled to carve out a consistent role as a WR with the team. He looked improved last year with the Texans, but with their new coaching staff, he lost his spot there. He will now be on his 3rd team in his 3rd year in the NFL, and if he isn't able to land with the Colts, it could very well be his last. 

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