George Rogers American football player

George Washington Rogers (born December 8, 1958) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s. Rogers played college football for the University of South Carolina, earned All-American honors, and won the 1980 Heisman Trophy. He was the first overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft, and he played professionally for the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins of the NFL. As a pro, Rogers rushed for over 7,000 yards. He is also known as the greatest player to ever play at the University of South Carolina.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Rogers George Washington; Rogers George W.
Birth dateDecember 08, 1958
Birth place
Duluth Georgia

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American football player

Career start1981
Career end1987
Debut team
New Orleans Saints
Draft pick1
Draft round1
Draft year1981
Position
Running back
teams
New Orleans Saints
Washington Redskins

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