The Greatest Running Backs In The History Of The NFL

Published on 01/18/2021
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Edgerrin James (Years In The NFL: 1999-2009)

Despite his career being very similar to that of Fred Taylor, his longtime AFC South rival, Edgerrin James played on better teams and had slightly better numbers across the board. By the time his 11-season career was finished, James had collected 80 rushing touchdowns and 12,246 rushing yards, both numbers which put him among all-time rushing legends. Aside from that, he benefited from playing with Peyton Manning for seven seasons. James also racked up almost 3,500 receiving yards.

Edgerrin James (Years In The NFL 1999 2009)

Edgerrin James (Years In The NFL: 1999-2009)

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Corey Dillon (Years In The NFL: 1997-2006)

In spite of a career which included more than 11,000 rushing yards, a Super Bowl win, and four Pro Bowls, Corey Dillon somehow seems underrated when it comes to the national conversation on GOAT running backs. Dillon averaged around 75 yards per game and racked up 82 rushing touchdowns in 10 seasons. He spent his first seven seasons with the Bengals and had a season average of around 1,400 yards from scrimmage. However, when he played for the Patriots, he became a touchdown machine and scored 39 of them in only three seasons with the team.

Corey Dillon (Years In The NFL 1997 2006)

Corey Dillon (Years In The NFL: 1997-2006)

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