Roger Vick

Roger Vick (born August 11, 1964 in Conroe, Texas) is a former professional American football fullback in the NFL for the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles from 1987 to 1990. He played college football at Texas A&M University. He also played on the Orlando Thunder in the World League.

Roger Vick
No. 43
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1964-08-11) August 11, 1964
Conroe, Texas
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Tomball (TX)
College:Texas A&M
NFL Draft:1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,289
Average:3.9
Touchdowns:10
Player stats at NFL.com

Vick was the only fullback selected in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft. It is customary for fullbacks to be selected in the mid-rounds or later, as fullbacks are often not considered as important as other skill players on offense, which was why many were surprised by the Jets selecting Vick in the first round, especially with future All-Pro lineman Harris Barton still on the board.[1][2]

Pete Rozelle: "The New York Jets' first round selection, fullback-"
Unnamed fan: "OHHH NO!"
Rozelle: "Roger Vick, Texas A&M"

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle announcing Vick's selection in the 1987 draft[3]

References

  1. "Top Ten New York Jets Draft Busts #9: Roger Vick". Gang Green Nation. SB Nation. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  2. Constantino, Rocco (10 April 2012). "12 Biggest Draft Mistakes in New York Jets History". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  3. Traina, Jimmy (April 27, 2017). "Breaking down the greatest NFL Draft video that's ever been produced". Extra Mustard. Sports Illustrated.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Anthony Toney
Texas A&M Starting Running Backs
1986
Succeeded by
Darren Lewis


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