Roger Craig was drafted No. 49 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 165 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #49
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 165
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 954th at Nebraska
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Roger Craig came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
165 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value
- Games played
- 165
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 954th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8792% of career value
- Final season
- 199310 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 49
Who came off the board on either side of Roger Craig.
Tennessee
North Carolina
Oregon
Texas A&M
Nebraska in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roger Craig in the 1983 NFL Draft
Roger Craig is a Running back out of Nebraska selected No. 49 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 165 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Roger Craig drafted?
Roger Craig was selected No. 49 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/roger-craig.
What college did Roger Craig play for?
Roger Craig played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Roger Craig's NFL career turn out?
165 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/roger-craig.