Official Site of the 49ers · Jan 21, 2016
5 Things to Know about 49ers WR Eric Rogers
Eric Rogers is the first player to sign with the San Francisco 49ers in the Chip Kelly era.
San Francisco made the move official on Thursday as the coveted wide receiver joined the 49ers following a successful season in the Canadian Football League.
Here are the top five things you need to know about the 49ers newest 6-foot-3, 210-pound skill player.
1. He was in high demand
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Rogers had 13 offers from NFL teams after visiting 16 clubs. The receiver worked out for the 49ers on Dec. 14 and then visited Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 18.
After Kelly to the 49ers became official, he immediately continued his recruitment of Rogers.
