Roger Vick

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]
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

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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