AT SAN JOSE STATE: In his first season with the Spartans...First joined the team for 2008 spring practice...Competing for playing time as a cornerback.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football (Coach Tom Haman), wrestling and track and field at Rancho Buena Vista High in Vista, Calif....Was a two-time all-league selection...A sprinter on the track and field team...Helped his team place 13th in the 4x100 meter relay at the 2006 California State High School Championships.

MORE ON ROGER: Majoring in journalism...Hopes to pursue a broadcasting career...The native of Escondido, Calif., was born on April 10, 1989.