George Rogers was drafted No. 1 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 92 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 92
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4612th at South Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How George Rogers came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
92 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 92
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4612th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2861% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of George Rogers.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 8× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
South Carolina in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
George Rogers in the 1981 NFL Draft
George Rogers is a Running back out of South Carolina selected No. 1 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was George Rogers drafted?
George Rogers was selected No. 1 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/george-rogers.
What college did George Rogers play for?
George Rogers played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did George Rogers's NFL career turn out?
92 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/george-rogers.