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Roger Hamilton 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 (age 58) 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
New York Jets (1987–1989) Philadelphia Eagles (1990) Orlando Thunder (1992)
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. 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[1]

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.[2]

References

External links

• Jets draft day video including 1987 on YouTube

Sporting positions
Preceded by Anthony Toney	Texas A&M Starting Running Backs 1986	Succeeded by Darren Lewis

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