The Greatest Running Backs In The History Of The NFL

Published on 01/18/2021
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Brian Mitchell (Years In The NFL: 1990 – 2003)

Brian Keith Mitchell is a former American football running back and return specialist in the National Football League. He was originally selected in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. At Southwestern Louisiana University, where he was a quarterback, he played college football. Mitchell is considered one of NFL history’s greatest return specialists. Mitchell also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. At 23,330 yards, he is currently second on the NFL’s all-time list of all-purpose yardage, behind Jerry Rice. For a non-wide receiver, he is also first all-time for combined yardage.

Brian Mitchell (Years In The NFL: 1990 – 2003)

Brian Mitchell (Years In The NFL: 1990 – 2003)

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Larry Richard Csonka (Years In The NFL: 1968-1979)

For the majority of his career, Larry Richard Csonka played with the Miami Dolphins, three years with the New York Giants, and a brief stint in the WFL with the Memphis Southmen. During his career with the Dolphins, which included being a part of their perfect 17-0 season in 1972, and winning Super Bowl championships in 1972 and 1973, the latter in which he was named Super Bowl MVP when he rushed for a record 145 yards at the time, Csonka is often remembered for his performance.

Larry Richard Csonka (Years In The NFL: 1968-1979)

Larry Richard Csonka (Years In The NFL: 1968-1979)

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