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This is a list of National Football League running backs by total career rushing yards, and includes the 32 running backs who have rushed for at least 10,000 yards, for which sixteen of them have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Emmitt Smith leads with 18,355 yards and is also the postseason leader with 1,586.
Most consecutive starts by a receiver: 176 (185 including playoffs), Tim Brown, 1992–2003. Most consecutive starts by a running back: 170 (178 including playoffs), Walter Payton, 1975–1987. Most consecutive starts by an offensive lineman: 240 (259 including playoffs), Mick Tingelhoff, 1962–1979.
This is a list of National Football League (NFL) running backs by total career rushing touchdowns. This list includes all running backs with at least 75. Emmitt Smith is the all-time leader with 164. He also leads in postseason touchdowns with 19. Cam Newton is the only quarterback in this list.
Adrian Lewis Peterson (né Brown; [ 1 ] born March 21, 1985) is an American professional football running back who played fifteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history.
The running back playing halfback in a typical I formation. A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback to rush the ball, to line up as a receiver to catch the ball, and block. [ 1 ]
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953 [ notes 1 ] – November 1, 1999) was an American professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Nicknamed " Sweetness ", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 October 2024. American football player (born 1969) For his son and college football running back, see E. J. Smith (American football). American football player Emmitt Smith Smith in 2010 No. 22 Position: Running back Personal information Born: (1969-05-15) May 15, 1969 (age 55) Pensacola, Florida, U.S ...
Martin joined the Jets in 1998, where he spent nine seasons before retiring after the 2006 season. A five-time Pro Bowl selection and a first-team All-Pro, Martin is sixth in total NFL rushing yards. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012. Martin is often regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time. [1]