George Rogers (American football)

George Rogers
Statue of Rogers outside Williams–Brice Stadium
No. 38
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1958-12-08) December 8, 1958
Duluth, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolDuluth
CollegeSouth Carolina (1977–1980)
NFL draft1981: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards7,176
Rushing average4.2
Rushing touchdowns54
Receptions55
Receiving yards368
Stats at Pro Football Reference

George Washington Rogers Jr. (born December 8, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 1987. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, earning unanimous All-American honors and winning the Heisman Trophy in 1980. He was the first overall pick in the 1981 NFL draft, and he played for the New Orleans Saints and the Washington Redskins.