Johnny Rodgers

Johnny Rodgers
Rodgers, c. 1971
No. 20
PositionsRunning back, wide receiver, return specialist
Personal information
Born (1951-07-05) July 5, 1951
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolTechnical (Omaha)
CollegeNebraska (1970–1972)
NFL draft1973: 1st round, 25th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career CFL statistics
Receptions186
Receiving yards3,463
Receiving touchdowns28
Rushing yards1,138
Rushing average5.3
Rushing touchdowns7
Return yards1,843
Return touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Johnny Steven Rodgers (born July 5, 1951) is an American former professional football player. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and won the Heisman Trophy in 1972. Rodgers played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Alouettes and in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Diego Chargers. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000.