Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers died late Sunday at just 38.

Rogers, the second pick of the 2003 NFL draft out of Michigan State University, played for the Lions for three seasons, but recorded just 15 games due to repeated injuries.

“Devastated to learn of the passing of my spartan brother Charles,” Chris Baker, who played with Rogers at MSU, tweeted Monday. “Spoke with his mom this morning. Please pray for her and his children. Please also be respectful of their privacy at this difficult time. Rip Chuck.”

A standout rookie campaign, during which he caught 22 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns during his first five games in 2003, was ended early due to a broken clavicle, which he broke again the next year on the third play of the season.