Jimmy Rogers

James Lee Rogers (born June 29, 1955) is an American former professional football running back who played five seasons with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Oklahoma. He was also a member of the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life James Lee Rogers was born on June 29, 1955, in Forrest City, Arkansas.

College career Rogers was a letterman for the Oklahoma Sooners in 1974, 1976, 1977, and 1978. He rushed nine times for 66 yards his true freshman year in 1974 as the Sooners were named AP national champions. Rogers totaled eight carries for 24 yards in 1976.

Professional career Rogers spent the 1979 season on the Edmonton Eskimos' practice roster. The Eskimos won the 67th Grey Cup against the Montreal Alouettes on November 25, 1979.

Rogers played in 72 games, starting ten, for the New Orleans Saints from 1980 to 1984.