Mike Rozier is a former college and professional footbal player who was born in Camden, New Jersey. In his senior season with Nebraska he was awarded the Heisman Trophy, given to the best individual player in college football. He starred in the famous 1984 Orange Bowl in which Miami defeated Nebraska 31-30. Rozier had 147 yards on 26 carries against a Miami defense that was one of the best in the country.
His first professional experience was with the Pittsburgh Maulers, a single-season (1984) franchise in the springtime United States Football League. When the Maulers and eventually the USFL as a whole folded, Rozier was free to pursue a career in the National Football League, which he did, primarily with the Houston Oilers.
In 8 seasons in the NFL, Rozier rushed for 4462 yards and 30 touchdowns. His best season came in 1988 with Houston when he rushed for 1002 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
