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Trophy Johnny Rodgers Facts and Stats
- Athlete of the Year - State of Nebraska
- Two Time All-American at Nebraska
- 1971-72 First Team All-American
- 1972 Heisman Trophy
- 1972 Walter Camp Outstanding Player
- 1972 UPI Offensive Player of the Year
- 1973 Nebraska Hall of Fame
- 1973 Rookie of the Year - Canadian Football League
- 1974-76 All Pro - Candian Football League
- 1974 - 76 Player of the Year Runner Up - Canadian Football League
- 1977-78 San Diego Chargers, NFL
- 1996 Orange Bowl Hall of Honor
- Most Valuable Player in Big 8 History - Sports Writers Association
- 2000 College Football Hall of Fame
- 2000 Nebraska Football All Century Team
- 2000 Nebraska Football Player of the Century
Johnny Rodgers Nebraska Career Stats
| 1970-72 | Attempts |
Yards |
Touchdowns |
| Receiving | 150 |
2,708 |
26 |
| Rushing | 137 |
755 |
11 |
| Returns | 142 |
2,535 |
9 |
| Totals | 429 |
5,998 |
46 |
Johnny Rodgers Big Eight Records
- 1970-72 Eight touchdowns scored on kick/punt returns, career, NCAA record
- 1970-72 Seven punt returns for touchdown, career, NCAA record
- 1970-72 150 pass receptions, career
- 1970-72 2,708 pass receiving yards, career
- 1971 Eleven touchdown pass receptions, season
- 1970-72 26 touchdown pass receptions, careeer
- 1971 170 punt return yards, game, Nebraska vs. Oklahoma State
- 1972 618 punt return yards, season
- 1970-72 1,654 punt return yards, career
