Don Rogers

About

Safety who won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1984, then tragically died of a cocaine overdose less than two years later and the day before his wedding.

Before Fame

He played football, basketball, and baseball at Norte Del Rio High School in California.

Trivia

He was the 1983 Rose Bowl MVP playing with UCLA.

Family Life

His brother Reggie Rogers was a defensive tackle in the NFL.

Associated With

He died eight days after NBA hopeful Len Bias also died of a cocaine overdose.