NFL Records
George Rogers is a running back who played college football at South Carolina. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the 1st round (1st overall pick) of the 1981 NFL Draft. He carried the ball for 7,176 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns across 92 career games. With 7,176 career rushing yards, George Rogers had a productive NFL career at running back.
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Draft Class Context
George Rogers was the 1st of 34 RBs selected in the 1981 draft. The 1st overall pick has been used 89 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Peyton Manning in 1998, who played 277 games. South Carolina had 2 players drafted in 1981, including Willie Scott. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.