Why is Amari Rodgers last name not Martin? Why does Amari Rodgers have different last name?

By McLord Selasi – Updated On: March 9, 2022

Amari Rodgers is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 14: Amari Rodgers #8 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Amari Jai Rodgers was born on September 23, 1999, in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. He is the son of football coach Tee Martin. He attended Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Amari Rodgers had originally committed to the University of Southern California but flipped to Clemson University where he played college football. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round with the 85th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Packers send their 92nd and 135th overall picks to the Tennessee Titans to move up and select Amari Rodgers. He signed his four-year rookie contract on July 23, 2021, worth $4.89 million, including a $923,000 signing bonus.

Amari Rodgers saw his first NFL action on September 12, 2021, against the New Orleans Saints.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 12: Amari Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers throws a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field on June 12, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Why is Amari Rodgers last name not Martin?

Amari Rodgers wanted to make a name for himself without using the influence of his father so he chose a different last name. He took his last name from his mother as she was born as LaKenya Roshonda Rogers.