Former Tenessee State standout Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was named a finalist for induction in the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Rodgers-Crowmartie was one of 24 finalist selected from a pool of ove 150 nominees. The 2025 Inductees will be announced December 18, 2024 and will be honored during the Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia on June 7, 2025.
From the moment he stepped on the field for the Tigers, Rodgers-Cromartie made his presence felt. As a true freshman Rodgers- Cromartie intercepted 2 passes and took them both, a 35-yard return against Jackson State in the Southern Heritage and one of 56 yards against Samford to the house. He also scored a third touchdown that season on a two-yard fumble recovery against Eastern Illinois. In addition to his three scores on the season, Rodgers-Cromartie also recorded 33 total tackles (22 solo). DRC would record 11 interceptions, four of which he returned for touchdows. His interception would have beeen far higher but tesms quickly and prudently came to the conclusion that throwing the football to the side of the field that he was on would not be in their best interest.
Rodgers-Cromartie, who also blocked an astounding 8 kicks as a Tiger, was a two-time All-American and three time All-Ohio Valley Conference First Team performer. Following his stellar career at Tennessee State, he was drafted wth the 16th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He enjoyed a 12 year career, spending time with the Cardinals (2008-10, Philadelphia Eagles (2011-2012), Denver Broncos (2013), New York Giants (2014-2017), Oakland Raiders (2018) and the Washington Redskins (2019).
He made 2 Pro-Bowls (2009 and 2015) and recorded 30 career interceptions , 6 of which were returned for scores, 146 passes defensed, 7 forced fumbles, fumble recovories and a sack.
