Ex-Utah RB NaQuari Rogers transfers to Big 12 rival following court ruling.
UtahThe productive rusher heads to Morgantown to revive his professional dreams after Utah’s crowded roster left the veteran without a home. NaQuari Rogers is making another jump in his football career.
The former Utah Utes running back entered the transfer portal as a fifth-year player with little traction. That was until Wednesday when he announced he would be joining the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Rogers is the latest to make a comeback after benefiting from a court ruling. His football career has been less than conventional.
He made his way to Utah after starting his career at a Football Championship Subdivision program before entering the 2026 NFL Draft. He went undrafted and is now taking another chance in Morgantown to prove he's ready for the next level.
KEY POINTS
- Ex-Utah RB NaQuari Rogers transfers to Big 12 rival following court ruling.
- Rogers joined Utah ahead of the 2025 football season and was a solid option out of the backfield with Wayshawn Parker.
- In total, Rogers had 1,879 scrimmage yards and 23 total touchdowns across 40 games.
- However, the team is capped out in space with 111 players listed on the roster, according to Utah Athletics.