Eric Dickerson (Years In The NFL: 1983-1993)
One of those athletes that can say their record may never be broken, Eric Dickerson amassed 2,105 rushing yards in just a single season. That has been the record in the NFL since 1984. Dickerson was not a one-season wonder either. He collected over 13,000 career rushing yards and made 90 touchdowns. He also has astounding career averages, including 90.8 yards per game and 4.4 yards per carry in 11 seasons. His yards-per-game mark remains fourth all-time.
Eric Dickerson (Years In The NFL: 1983-1993)
Walter Payton (Years In The NFL: 1975-1987)
If a Mount Rushmore of NFL running backs existed, the “Sweetness” would definitely be on the rock. The best rusher of his generation, the Bears legend racked up 16,726 rushing yards, which was a record back then and still sits at second all-time, together with 110 rushing touchdowns. Even though fumbles became somewhat of a problem in the long run, the five-time All-Pro definitely made up for it by collecting 21,264 total yards from scrimmage in addition to an 88 yards-per-game career average. Payton also had MVP honors, won a Super Bowl, and was selected to nine Pro Bowls.
Walter Payton (Years In The NFL: 1975-1987)