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.
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||
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| Born: | August 11, 1964 Conroe, Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 239 lb (108 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Tomball (TX) | ||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21 | ||||||||
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Though Vick had a decent but unspectacular career for his position, his selection during the 1987 NFL Draft was noteworthy as he was the only fullback selected in the first round. 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 taking 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"
References
- "Top Ten New York Jets Draft Busts #9: Roger Vick". Gang Green Nation. SB Nation. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- Constantino, Rocco (10 April 2012). "12 Biggest Draft Mistakes in New York Jets History". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- Traina, Jimmy (April 27, 2017). "Breaking down the greatest NFL Draft video that's ever been produced". Extra Mustard. Sports Illustrated.
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| Preceded by Anthony Toney |
Texas A&M Starting Running Backs 1986 |
Succeeded by Darren Lewis |