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Roger Craig
Roger Craig is a former running back out of Nebraska, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 49th overall pick (round 2) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 165 regular-season games from 1983 to 1993. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Draft Details
Roger Craig Career Stats
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- 4× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 9 seasons.
- Ranks 2nd in the 1983 draft class in rushing yards (8,189).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 8,189 | 56 | 566 | 4,911 | 17 |
Career span: 1983–1993.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Roger Craig was the 4th of 28 RBs selected in the 1983 draft. The 49th overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was DeSean Jackson in 2008, who played 188 games. Nebraska had 6 players drafted in 1983, among them Dave Rimington and Jamie Williams. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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