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George Rogers is a former running back out of South Carolina, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 1st overall pick (round 1) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He played 92 regular-season games from 1981 to 1987. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
George Rogers Career Stats
- 2× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 1981 draft class in rushing yards (7,176).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 7,176 | 54 | 55 | 368 |
Career span: 1981–1987.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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.
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