EX-NFL star Charles Rogers has died at the age of 38-years-old.

The death of the former-wide receiver from Saginaw, Michigan, was reported by his ex-teammate Chris Baker on Monday morning.

The player was the number two overall draft pick in 2003 and was selected by the Detroit Lions.

Baker wrote in a tweet that that he had spoken to the player's mom, who asked for some privacy for the family.

He said: "Devastated to learn of the passing of my spartan brother Charles Rodgers.

"Please pray for her and his children. Please also be respectful of their privacy at this difficult time. Rip Chuck.”

He was just a blessed athlete that could do it all.

Don Durrett, Rogers' high school coach, explained that he was a talented sportsman across basketball, football and track.

He told Detroit Free Press: "He could have had a scholarship in all three sports. That’s how good.

"I haven’t seen nobody that fast that could do it all. He was just a blessed athlete that could do it all.”

Mr Durret explained that he was the "best athlete I ever seen".

MEDICAL ISSUES

It is not clear what caused Rogers' death but TMZ reported that the star had suffered a medical issue recently and was treated at a medical facility last week.

The site claimed he had been taken care of by his mother and shortly before his passing.

His friends who visited this weekend said Rogers was "in good spirits."

BROKEN CLAVICLE

During his time first five games with the Detroit Lions, Rogers caught 22 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns in 2003.

But his promising career was cut short, when he broke his clavicle and suffered the same injury a year later.

He was dropped by the Lions in 2006, which effectively ended his NFL career.

Rogers was reported to have signed a $40 million contract with the Lions and is survived by eight children.

He admitted to battling an addiction to the pain medication vicodin and struggling with substance abuse problems, in an interview with Lansing State Journal.

Rogers was sentenced to 30 days after he violated his probation following a domestic violence case in 2009.

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