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Johnny Rodgers is a former wide receiver out of Nebraska, selected by the San Diego Chargers with the 25th overall pick (round 1) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Montreal Alouettes and San Diego Chargers.
Draft Details
Johnny Rodgers Career Stats
- Grey Cup champion (1974)
- 2× Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy (1974, 1975)
- CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie (1973)
- 3× CFL All-Star (1973–1975)
- 4× CFL Eastern All-Star (1973–1976)
- 2× National champion (1970, 1971)
- Heisman Trophy (1972)
- Unanimous All-American (1972)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns | Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Return yards | Return touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 3,463 | 28 | 1,138 | 5.3 | 7 | 1,843 | 2 |
Career History
- Montreal Alouettes (1973–1976)
- San Diego Chargers (1977–1978)
Born: Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. · Height: 5-10
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  TEN |
John Matuszak | DE | Tampa |
| 1 | 2 |  IND |
Bert Jones | QB |  LSU |
| 1 | 3 |  PHI |
Jerry Sisemore | OT |  Texas |
| 1 | 4 |  NE |
John Hannah | OG |  Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  ARI |
Dave Butz | DT |  Purdue |
| 1 | 6 | PHI |
Charle Young | TE |  USC |
| 1 | 7 |  BUF |
Paul Seymour | TE |  Michigan |
| 1 | 8 |  CHI |
Wally Chambers | DE | Eastern Kentucky |
| 1 | 9 |  DEN |
Otis Armstrong | RB | Purdue |
| 1 | 10 | IND |
Joe Ehrmann | DT |  Syracuse |
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