Who was drafted in the 1981 NFL draft?
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Who was drafted in the 1981 NFL draft?
The draft was held April 28–29, 1981, at the New York Sheraton Hotel in New York City….
| 1981 NFL Draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Fewest selections (8) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Hall of Famers | 8 LB Lawrence Taylor S Kenny Easley CB Ronnie Lott LB Mike Singletary DT Howie Long LB Rickey Jackson G Russ Grimm LB Sam Mills |
| 1982 → |
Who was picked first in the 1981 NFL draft?
The 1981 NFL Draft was held on April 28-29, 1981. A total of 332 players were chosen over 12 rounds. The New Orleans Saints chose Running Back George Rogers from South Carolina as the first pick in the draft.
Who led the NFL in interceptions in 1981?
Everson Walls
This was first achieved by Everson Walls, who led the league in interceptions in 1981, 1982, and again in 1985. Ed Reed was later able to match Walls, by leading the league in 2004, 2008, and 2010. Bill Bradley became the first player to lead the league in interceptions in consecutive seasons (1971 and 1972).
Is George Rogers in the Hall of Fame?
Honors: Rogers was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in 1992. He was named first team All-Pro in 1981 and earned Pro Bowl honors in 1981 and 1982. He is in the National Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame, the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the Georgia Hall of Fame.
Who is the best defender in NFL history?
1) Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants. Taylor revolutionized the position of outside linebacker in the NFL. He was drafted by the Giants in 1981 and he immediately had an impact, leading the Giants to the playoffs in his rookie season. Thanks for reading The Top-20 Defensive Players in NFL History!
Where is George Rogers now?
On top of changing lives for first-generation college students, Rogers remains active with South Carolina athletics.
Why did George Rogers retire?
Rogers retired due to nagging injuries after the 1987 season, ending his professional career with the Super Bowl victory. When he left the NFL, Rogers had rushed for 7,176 yards with 54 touchdowns in seven seasons.
