George Rogers (American football)

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George Washington Rogers Jr. (born December 8, 1958) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1980 and setting the school records for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Rogers was selected first overall in the 1981 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints, where he spent his first four seasons. During his last three years, he was a member of the Washington Redskins. In his first season, Rogers won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after leading the league in rushing yards, also earning Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors. He received a second consecutive Pro Bowl selection the following season. With the Redskins, he led the league in rushing touchdowns in 1986. Rogers was also a member of the team that won Super Bowl XXII, his final NFL game. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

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