Why is Roger Craig in Hall of Fame? Revisiting trend-setting career with 49ers dynasty

Roger Craig remains one of the most under-appreciated running backs of his time. Craig will get his due at the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday. Craig joins Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri in this year's class. Craig played 11 seasons in the NFL from 1983-1993 – including eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, one with the Los Angeles Raiders and two with the Minnesota Vikings. How good was Craig? He was a trend-setting multi-purpose running back with one distinct claim to fame. MORE: Meet the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame classWhere did Roger Craig go to college? Craig was part of a dynamic rushing tandem with Mike Rozier at Nebraska. Craig led the Huskers with 1,060 rushing yards an