Steve Rogers (American football) explained

Steve Rogers
Number:26, 32
Position:Running back
Birth Date:August 26, 1953
Birth Place:Jonesboro, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:203
High School:Ruston (LA)
College:LSU
Draftyear:1975
Draftround:7
Draftpick:163
Pastteams:
Pfr:RogeSt00

Steven Jerel Rogers (born August 26, 1953) is a former American football player who played professionally as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NFL for two seasons, one each with the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets. He had 62 yards rushing on 17 attempts in his pro career, all coming with the Saints.[1]

Rogers was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana and attended Ruston High School.[2] He attended college at Louisiana State University, where he played college football for the LSU Tigers football team. He rushed for 1,279 yards on 287 carries in his career at LSU and scored three touchdowns.[3] He scored the Tigers' only touchdown in the team's 16–9 loss to Penn State in the 1974 Orange Bowl.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steve Rogers NFL Football Statistics. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. April 12, 2016.
  2. Web site: Steve Rogers - The Pro Football Archives. profootballarchives.com. Maher Sports Media. April 24, 2016.
  3. Web site: Steve Rogers Stats. Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. April 24, 2016.
  4. Web site: 1974 Orange Bowl. orangebowl.org. April 24, 2016.