Addai is currently seventh on the Colts' career rushing list. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. But he also made an impact on every team he played for -- on the field and in the locker room. Check out some of the best photos from the 2023 NFL Draft! We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. However, Roseman has a proven track record. He had seven seasons with at least 1,100 rushing yards. 20 in homage to Sims. That season, Lewis rushed for nearly 1,400 yards while helping lead Baltimore to its first Super Bowl title. 249 pick in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick and the No. Jim Brown is a superb choice to start a list of top running backs of all time. Teams: 49ers (1983-90); Raiders (1991); Vikings (1992-93). A member of theBroncos' Ring of Fame, Gradishar is credited with over 2,000 tackles during his 10-year career. But Taylor's quietexcellence was the central part of the Jags' identity for years. 2021 stats: 119 carries, 517 rushing yards, 4.3 yards per carry, 19 receptions on 23 targets, 129 receiving yards, 6 total TDs. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1 receiver when the Colts made it back to the Super Bowl in 2009. 2. Vikings (2001-05); Chiefs (2006-07); Buccaneers (2007-08); Chargers (2008-09); Raiders (2010). Williams might be the No. Simpson and Marcus Allen. His success that season helped the Seahawks advance to their first Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Beth Keiser). It's safe to assume that the longtime Houston Texans standout will eventually be enshrined in Canton. According to sources, the Philadelphia Eagles have acquired Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift and the No. Two years later, Brown set career highs with six rushing touchdowns and 751 all-purpose yards. He tallied an insane 24 total touchdowns in 2002, and then topped that with 27, a year later. Derrick Henry has spent his entire NFL career out of Alabama with the Tennessee Titans, but there is a chance the future hall-of-fame bell-cow back could be dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles at some point in the 2023 NFL Draft. While injuries ultimately cut his career short, Perry did help the Bengals win their first AFC North title in 2005. A 2009 Pro Bowler, Williams led the league in rushing touchdowns in 2008 and in 2015. McAllister's 6,096 rushing yards remains the Saints' career rushing record. In 1983, his final NFL season, the 36-year-old Riley recorded eight interceptions (returning two for scores) while earning his first career All-Pro selection. Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 running backs right now. Maurice Jones-Drew has one thought about the Cowboys' usage of Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard in Zeke's return: Keep it even-steven! The fifth running back selected in the first round of the 2000 draft, Canidate spent his first three NFL seasons playing behind future Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk. In 1965, Taylor spurned the NFL (he was drafted by theEagleswith the 203rd pick in theNFL draft) to play for the AFL'sKansas City Chiefs. A three-time Pro Bowler (and two-time All-Pro) during his first four seasons, Gurley led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in consecutive years while helping theRamsreach the Super Bowl in 2018. Although Elliott is still the lead in the Cowboys' eyes, it's become more of a 1-2 punch with the latter helping the former stay effective with less mid-career wear. Now with James Robinson recovering from a torn Achilles', Etienne is flashing all his explosive college skills again to vie for key work to support long-time teammate Trevor Lawrence. Conner has been a great power running fit with his size and quickness in Kliff Kingsbury's offense, playing well off Kyler Murray. Among those players are former offensive lineman Bob Kuechenberg, receivers Mark Duper andMark Claytonand running back Ricky Williams. The league's top prospects stepped into the NFL Photo studio for Draft portraits. His 143 total yards helped the Colts defeat the Bears in Super Bowl XLI. With that in mind, we decided to rank each running back that was selected in the first round between 2000-20. Smith's extreme competitiveness more than made up for his 5-foot-9, 195-pound frame. A key member of theBroncos' 2013 AFC championship team, Moreno rushed for over 1,000 yards that season after missing half of the 2012 campaign with a torn ACL. Elliott is polarizing in a different way at 27. Thomas Jones. It wouldn't be surprising if Stevenson jumps into the top-20 with an expanded role. His success that season ultimately led to the team parting with Williams during the 2015 offseason. Maurice Jones-Drew ranks each team's primary starting running back for the 2022 NFL season. A member of the NFL's All-2010s Team, Willis twice led the NFL in tackles. Injuries have considerably limited Michel's impact over the past two seasons. Injuries, however, along with the eventual emergence ofLeGarrette Blountultimately contributed to Williams never duplicating his rookie success. Hayes is a member of the NFL's All-1980s Team. With respect to Tom Jackson and Rod Smith, Gradishar remains the greatest Bronco who is still waiting for his place in Canton. 2020 stats (at Clemson): 168 carries, 914 rushing yards, 5.4 yards per carry, 48 receptions, 588 receiving yards, 16 total TDs. During that span, Tasker helped the Bills become the first franchise to appear in four consecutive Super Bowls. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson rushed for a playoff record 248 yards in the Los . Bills (2007-10); Seahawks (2010-15, 2019); Raiders (2017-18). Richardson averaged just 3.3 yards per carry during his three-year career. Did the player and his team have postseason success. 6. He was the Steelers' No. As Warren Sharp pointed out, Swift won't exactly have . Do you have a sports website? The Steelers didn't waste time putting a lot on Harris as a first-round rookie workhorse and he showed off his versatility and durability right away. But his production plummeted after breaking his collarbone during the 2014 season. Thomas continued to have success with the Jets, where he posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons while earning his lone Pro Bowl selection in 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli), Andrews went to four consecutive Pro Bowls for the Atlanta Falcons from 1980-83. 2021 stats: 99carries, 442 rushing yards, 4.5 yards per carry, 37 receptions on 41 targets, 343 receiving yards, 2 total TDs. Hayes won Defensive Player of the Year in 1980 while leading the NFL with 13 interceptions. The speedy Johnson earned Pro Bowl honors during his first three seasons with theTitans. 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The AFL's leader in touchdown catches the following season, Taylor helped the Chiefs capture their first Super Bowl win at the end of the 1969 season. 10 running backs that barely missed the cut (in alphabetical order): Ottis Anderson Larry Csonka Corey Dillon Priest Holmes Bo Jackson Steven Jackson Fred Taylor Herschel Walker Ricky Watters. Maurice Jones-Drew says yes. A member of the NFL's All-1980s Team, Jacoby helped protect Super Bowl MVPs Doug Williams and Mark Rypien in Super Bowls XXII and XXVI. 2021 stats:332 carries, 1,811 rushing yards, 5.5 yards per carry, 40 receptions on 51 targets, 360 receiving yards, 20 total TDs. Austin Collie Thomas received just 18 starts during his first four NFL seasons. Harris has operated as a reliable power back for McDaniels and he will remain the early-down and red zone back of choice in New England behind some sturdy blocking, assuming he stays in New England. He rushed for over 1,000 yards (while averaging 5 yards per carry) for theDolphinsin 2011. Tre's uncle is legendary Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Known during his playing days as "The Judge," Hayes was a dominant shut down defender who earned five straight Pro Bowl nods from 1980-84. The rushing and scrimmage yardage leader from 2021 is a few notches above the field at only 23. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), He gets covered up a little bit because he split time with Warrick Dunn, but Alstott was able to do it all for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But to hear greats like Barry Sanders tell it, Dupree might have been the best running back to come out of Oklahoma. A two-time Pro Bowler, McAllister is the only running back in Saints history to post three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons. A 1,000-yard rusher for three different franchises, McGahee earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2007 as a member of the Ravens. A true workhorse who carried the ball 403 times in 2000 for the Tennessee Titans. The league's leading receiver on two separate occasions, Holt was the Rams' No. Taylor is hurt by his lack of Pro Bowl nods, as he only notched one over the course of his career. 2021 stats:258 carries, 1,037 rushing yards, 4.0 yards per carry, 42 receptions on 52 targets, 294 receiving yards, 10 total TDs. He's still special as a complete receiving-leaning back when healthy and that's why he remains in the top 10, but the lingering injury issues can't be ignored in relation to those now ranked ahead of him. When you look at the 30 running backs with 10,000 or more rushing yards, Gore doesn't even stand out among the nonmembers of the Hall of Fame. Conner should be treated as more of a workhorse with Chase Edmonds now playing for the Dolphins. He was instrumental in helping the Pats win their third Super Bowl in four seasons. He also helped the Chiefs return to the Super Bowl for a second straight year. Curt Warner, Seattle Seahawks/Los Angeles. That season, Stewart earned his first and only Pro Bowl selection while helping thePanthersreach the Super Bowl. Some think he's prime to return to some early-career form playing off a more explosive passing game with the blocking also reset to be more in his favor. He was never the same after that. McMichael and Dan Hampton (a 2002 Hall of Fame inductee) formed one of the greatest defensive duos in NFL history, a unit that totaled 41.5 sacks from 1984-88. In his second season, Taylor led the AFL in average yards per catch while helping lead the Chiefs to the first-ever Super Bowl. The Bengals' all-time leading passer, Anderson's boom under Bill Walsh's "West Coast" offense set the stage for Walsh's success with Joe Montana in San Francisco. . He spent the 2016 season as Ezekiel Elliott's replacement before retiring during the 2017 season. The upside is there to become a top-10 back. Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his top five rushing duos in the NFL this season. But, a bronze Canton bust is far from a certainty, so let's look at the best backs not in the Hall. The Saints have had to lean more on Kamara's rushing on top of his consistent receiving in the past two seasons and he's proved to have the legs for it, even with some missed time. In what would be his final NFL game, Jackson scored a touchdown in New England's 20-18 loss to Denver in the 2015 AFC Championship Game. A key member of the Panthers' 2003 Super Bowl team, Smith overcame a significant injury in 2004 to win Comeback Player of the Year after lading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches in 2005. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | A four-time Pro Bowler, Anderson led the NFL in completion percentage three times. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 1 now, but there's a reason why Denver decided late to bring back Gordon as a savvy No. Dillon in this backfield, but that's also helped him stay fresh and kept him in an explosive groove in Matt LaFleur's zone rushing attack. Expect Jones' receiving prowess to take on critical importance given the remixed wideout corps around Aaron Rodgers. 2021 stats:202 carries, 752 rushing yards, 3.7 yards per carry, 37 receptions on 39 targets, 375 receiving yards, 18 total TDs. FantPt. ARIZONA CARDINALS: QB Jim Hart (1966-1983). (AP Photo/Al Golub), You think of the great "Air Coryell" offenses in the late 1970s and early 1980s, you often forget Muncie was a huge part of the ground attack. All of these men are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but there are many talented running backs that are not enshrined in Canton for some reason. D.A. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic), Cribbs was a dominating running back who followed in the footsteps of O.J. Lets assess if Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry will be traded to a team like the Philadelphia Eagles at any point during the 2023 NFL Draft. Formerly the Panthers' career rushing leader, Williams enjoyed a late career resurgence in Pittsburgh, as the Steelers went 10-4 with Williams in the starting lineup. McNeil was the stud running back for the team who made quarterback Richard Todd look good. "Yeah, it was extremely frustrating," Harris said of watching nearly two dozen players get selected before him, via DKPittsburghSports. Although this rumor sounds too strange to be made up, lets discuss if there is any validity to this. But did you realize he averaged less than four yards per carry? Mendenhall finished his career in Arizona before retiring after just six seasons. And while a hip injury slowed his roll at the end of the season, Edwards-Helaire still managed to gain 1,100 all-purpose yards in 13 regular-season games. of winning the Lombardi Trophy, and if they had beaten the Rams in that game, I'm confident George would've been named game MVP after having 28 carries for 95 rush yards and two rush TDs. The Best Running Backs of AllTime. He was a key contributor to a powerful Colts team that won back-to-back NFL titles to close out the decade of the 1950s. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He retired as the Minnesota Vikings' all-time leading rusher. But he's not given enough credit for being a great receiver out of the backfield. Willis packed a lot into a relatively short career. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. To say Vrabel blew a gasket when Carthons predecessor Jon Robinson traded wide receiver A.J. The fourth-year running back was traded today to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for draft picks. With theCowboyspunting from their own 16-yard line, Tasker was lined up against linebacker Robert Jones, a rookie who filled in for an injured starter. After missing the entire 2001 season with an injury, Lewis rushed for over 1,000 yards in six out of the next seven seasons. An integral member of the 2007 Patriots team that started 18-0, Maroney rushed for 122 yards in the Patriots' postseason wins over the Jaguars and Chargers. When Barry Sanders arrived in Detroit, then-coach Wayne Fontes wanted him to wear No. His 46-yard touchdown sealed Kansas City's 23-7 win over theVikings, the last game ever played between the rival leagues. Injuries and off-field issues led to a significant drop in production after the 2006 season. It wasn't just what he did, but how he did it. McGahee is 41st all time on the career rushing list, an incredible achievement considering the significance of his 2003 knee injury. In 2011, the 30-year-old running back earned his second Pro Bowl selection while helping the Broncos advance to the divisional round of the playoffs. Smith tallied eight 1,000-yard seasons and is one of 14 players with at least 1,000 career receptions. Of course, this list will only look at those eligible for the Hall of Fame (so Shaun Alexander, who should get in, is not included). There's a bevy of top-end defensive players sitting atop the draft board Friday night. 's Top-5 best running backs not in the HOF, 1980s Jets wives walked out on learning fight song, OJ Anderson pleads for Hall of Fame nod 'while I'm above ground', Stern: Princeton's historic run has 'Revenge of the Nerds' feel, D.A. TD. Of the 31 runners to have done it, 16 are in the Hall and two more are locks (Adrian Peterson and Frank Gore). With some help from Michael Thomas and others to take pressure off him in the passing game again, he should see some familiar favorable running lanes. Take a look at some of the best photos of Aaron Rodgers from throughout the years! Even though, you know, the USFL was pro football. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He handled a high volume and earned everything he could despite a limited downfield passing game and some blocking issues. Thomas, who finished his career with the Chiefs, is 26th all time on the league's career rushing list. Lynch ran through his opponents (See: Beast Quake vs. Saints) and made the Seahawks one of the scariest rushing attacks during their heyday. There are still a slew of eligible former players who are still waiting for their call to Canton, Ohio. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2023 season! He also led the NFL in passing yards in consecutive seasons. You could easily match Holmes' three years of dominance (2001-03) to touchdowns (1996-98), and it'd sure be a close call as to which was superior. 2021 stats: 133 carries, 606 rushing yards, 4.6 yards per carry, 14 receptions on 18 targets, 5 total TDs. Three years later, he helped the Saints win the franchise's only Super Bowl title. The former LSU Tiger bust out of the gates in rookie debut, rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown in theChiefs' opening-season win over theTexans. Which player earns the No. Taylor has been eligible for seven years now. Tasker's play set up the game's first touchdown. That said, he has some freakish physical qualities for his big frame. Jackson is 18th on the NFL's career rushing list, just ahead of Hall of Fame running backs John Riggins and O.J. Things changed after Thomas joined the Bears, where he would rush for 3,493 yards in three seasons while helping Chicago capture the NFC title in 2006. He also could handle a bigger role in the passing game if needed, which might be the case if the team moves Kareem Hunt. And while the running back position may no longer be king of the hill, several teams this century have benefited by selecting a running back in the first round. Five years later, as a member of the Cowboys, McFadden rushed for 1,089 yards despite only starting in 10 games. He led the league with 92 receptions back in 1985, and was the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 1988, with 1,500 rushing yards. The players listed below are the top 250 HOFm-rated players who played RB starting in 1955 or later for at least 50 career games. The production and potential says to meet those outcomes somewhere in the middle, with lean toward the positive. An incredibly consistent player throughout his career, Riley picked off at least four passes nine different times, tallying a career-high nine interceptions in 1976. Philadelphia Eagles (2009-2014), Buffalo Bills (2015-18), Kansas City Chiefs (2019), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020). PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. (National Football League), The Seahawks had another awesome running back who followed Warner. 219 pick. His best season occurred in 2003, when he rushed for 1,641 yards while also recording 516 receiving yards. The 14th overall pick in the 1974 draft, Gradishar earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1977 while leading Denver's "Orange Crush" defense, a unit that helped spearhead the Broncos' first Super Bowl appearance. One of Matthews' best seasons did not result in a Pro Bowl selection. Etienne's promising rookie season was wiped out before it began because of a torn ACL. I dont think he got bad intel because why would he lie and put his name on this? Did he reach 10,000 rush yards in his career? Jack Tatum. He's still a powerful runner with some pop to finish drives and reel off some long runs, but he also has developed into a reliable short-area receiver for Tom Brady. . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. You saw the ESPN doc on him, so you can't deny this. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans. Dillon has gone from expected power complement to Jones to a well-rounded back in his own right. Minnesota Vikings (2007-2016), Arizona Cardinals (2017), New Orleans (2017), Washington Commanders (2018-19), Detroit Lions (2020), Tennessee Titans (2021), Seattle Seahawks (2021). The Dolphins have a slew of Canton-worthy players who still haven't gotten the call. Ultimately, Green's inconsistency (he averaged just 3.7 yards per carry for his career) and off-field issues led to him being out of the NFL after just four seasons. . A seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, Johnson is 11th all-time in receptions and receiving yards. The 10 Best Running Backs Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Dean Hybl June 7, 2009 10. 1 pick has boom-bust potential. (National Football League), Craig was a huge part of the San Francisco 49ers' success during the 1980s. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images). During that span, Lynch made four Pro Bowls, one All-Pro, and led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in consecutive seasons. His relentless work ethic -- both physically and in the film room -- allowed him to be one of the best of his era. Dillon had the size (6-foot-1, 225 pounds) and physical style similar to Eddie George. Cook has all the talent to be No. Philadelphia may like to run the ball, but the Eagles are never willing to pay a premium at this position. Three of Ward's four consecutive Pro Bowl selections came with different quarterbacks: Kordell Stewart (2001), Tommy Maddox (2002-03) and a rookie namedBen Roethlisberger(2004). Join our linker program. Barkley quickly became a household name after winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018. A 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Tomlinson led the NFL in rushing two times and rushing touchdowns three times.

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