Roger Vick
No. 43
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1964-08-11) August 11, 1964
Conroe, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 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

Roger Hamilton Vick (born August 11, 1964) is a former professional American football fullback in the National Football League (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.

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m)		 223 lb
(101 kg)		 31 in
(0.79 m)		 10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		4.61 s1.58 s2.69 s4.25 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		12 reps
All values from the NFL Combine[1]

Vick was the second fullback selected in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft, after Alonzo Highsmith who was drafted third overall by the Houston Oilers.[2] The selection of Vick is a notable moment in draft history, primarily due to the audible outburst of despair made by a fan in attendance.

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

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

Vick's best season came in 1988 when he rushed for 540 yards on 128 carries (4.2 YPC) and three touchdowns. He also had 19 catches for 120 yards that season.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Roger Vick, Combine Results, FB - Texas A&M". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  3. ↑ Traina, Jimmy (April 27, 2017). "Breaking down the greatest NFL Draft video that's ever been produced". Extra Mustard. Sports Illustrated.
  4. ↑ "Roger Vick Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.


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