Don Rogers (2003) - Hall of Fame

Don Rogers

Induction:
2003

Don Rogers is regarded as one of the top safeties in UCLA history, leading the Bruins in tackles three straight seasons. He played for the Bruins from 1980-1983 and was selected All-Pacific-10 and All-American in 1983. He was voted UCLA's MVP and received the school's Best Leadership Award in 1983. He led the Bruins to two straight Rose Bowl appearances and was credited with 16 tackles and two interceptions and was voted the co-Player of the Game in the 1983 Rose Bowl. He still ranks second on the UCLA career chart for tackles with 405. He led the 1983 team with seven interceptions and is tied for fourth on the career interceptions list with 14, including one for a touchdown. After UCLA, he was the 18th pick in the first round by the Cleveland Browns and played two professional seasons before his untimely death in June of 1986.

* Accomplishments listed above were at the time of induction.