Adrian Peterson (Years In The NFL: 2007-present)
Even though injuries plagued Adrian Peterson at several points during his career, he remains a starting NFL back well into his 30s, which definitely adds to his astounding career numbers. A.P. is fourth all-time when it comes to rushing touchdowns with 117, but his other numbers are also equally impressive. The former NFL MVP has an average of 4.7 yards per carry and 89.4 yards per game. He is also in the top five in terms of career rushing yards. As if all that was not enough, he was also selected as an All-Pro four times.
Adrian Peterson (Years In The NFL: 2007-Present)
Marcus Allen (Years In The NFL: 1982-1997)
Marcus Allen enjoyed a career that was longer than what most rushers have. Aside from that, the L.A. football icon also put up incredible numbers. In fact, no one before him had produced the offensive numbers that he made. Allen became the first NFL running back to collect over 5,000 receiving yards and 10,000 rushing yards in a career. At the time that he retired in 1997, his 123 rushing touchdowns was a league record as well. Allen still stands at third all-time in rushing touchdowns and fifth in playoff rushing yards. What’s more, he earned a Super Bowl ring, NFL MVP honors and two All-Pro selections during his stellar career.
Marcus Allen (Years In The NFL: 1982-1997)