Mike Rozier
By the time he graduated, Mike Rozier was among the most accomplished amateur athletes out there. As a senior, he brought home the Heisman Trophy. Sadly, he did not get quite as lucky during his time in the NFL. Before joining the league, he first spent two years with the Pittsburgh Maulers in the United States Football League. Once he left to join the NFL, he was only able to make 1,000 rushing yards once.
Mike Rozier
George Rogers
During the seven seasons he spent in the NFL, George Rogers clocked 7,176 rushing yards. As a rookie, he blew us away with over 1,600. Why is he on the list? This has to do with the fact that he was only in the league for seven years. If you ask us, longevity is a big part of any successful NFL career. While he was great on the field, he found it hard to stay healthy and retired after the 1987 season.
George Rogers