Rogers D. Beckett, Jr. (born January 31, 1977), familiarly 'Red', is a former

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, that went to high school at

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. He was drafted in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played for the San Diego Chargers and the

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in his professional football career. After retiring from professional football, he completed his master's degree in Public Administration. Beckett currently resides in Apopka, Florida. He has one daughter, Astoria, and two sons Bralen and Camren. His cousin is screenwriter/filmmaker Lauren C. King.

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