List of National Football League rushing yards leaders

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This is a list of National Football League running backs by total career regular season rushing yards gained.

Rank[1] Player Seasons by team Total carries Total yards gained[2] Overall yards per
carry average[3]		 Year of induction into
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1 Emmitt Smith Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002)
Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004)		 4409 18,355 4.2 Not applicable[4]
2 Walter Payton Chicago Bears (1975–1987) 3838 16,726 4.4 1993
3 Barry Sanders Detroit Lions (1989–1998) 3062 15,269 5.0 2004
4 Curtis Martin New England Patriots (1995–1997)
New York Jets (1998–2005)		 3518 14,101 4.0 Not applicable[4]
5 Jerome Bettis Los Angeles Rams (1993–1995[5])
Pittsburgh Steelers (1996–2005)		 3479 13,662 3.9 Not applicable[4]
6 Eric Dickerson Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987[6]
Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991)
Los Angeles Raiders (1992)
Atlanta Falcons (1993)		 2996 13,259 4.4 1999
7 Tony Dorsett Dallas Cowboys (1977–1987)
Denver Broncos (1988)		 2936 12,739 4.3 1994
8 Jim Brown Cleveland Browns (1957–1965) 2359 12,312 5.2 1971
9 Marshall Faulk Indianapolis Colts (1994–1998)
Saint Louis Rams (1999–2005)		 2836 12,279 4.3 Not applicable[4]
10 Marcus Allen Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1992)
Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1997)		 3022 12,243 4.1 2003
11 Franco Harris Pittsburgh Steelers (1972–1983)
Seattle Seahawks (1984)		 2949 12,120 4.1 1990
12 Thurman Thomas Buffalo Bills (1988–1999)
Miami Dolphins (2000)		 2877 12,074 4.2 None
13 John Riggins New York Jets (1971–1975)
Washington Redskins (1976–1985)		 2916 11,352 3.9 1992
14 Corey Dillon Cincinnati Bengals (1997–2003)
New England Patriots (2004–2006[7])		 2618 11,241 4.3 Not applicable[4]
15 O.J. Simpson Buffalo Bills (1969–1977)
San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979)		 2404 11,236 4.7 1985
16 Ricky Watters San Francisco 49ers (1992–1994)
Philadelphia Eagles (1995–1997)
Seattle Seahawks (1998–2001)		 2622 10,643 4.1 Not applicable[4]
17 Tiki Barber New York Giants (1997–2006[7]) 2217 10,449 4.7 Not applicable[4]
18 Eddie George Tennessee Titans (1996[8]–2003)
Dallas Cowboys (2004)		 2865 10,441 3.6 Not applicable[4]
19 Edgerrin James Indianapolis Colts (1999–2005)
Arizona Cardinals (2006[7])		 2525 10,385 4.1 Not applicable[4]
20 Ottis Anderson Saint Louis Cardinals (1979–1986[9])
New York Giants (1986–1992)		 2562 10,273 4.0 None
21 Fred Taylor Jacksonville Jaguars (1998–2006[7]) 2062 9513 4.6 Not applicable[4]
22 Warrick Dunn Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1997–2001)
Atlanta Falcons (2002–2006[7]		 2256 9461 4.2 Not applicable[4]
23 Earl Campbell Houston Oilers (1978–1984[10])
New Orleans Saints (1984–1985)		 2187 9407 4.3 1991
24 LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers (2001–2006[7]) 2051 9176 4.5 Not applicable[4]
25 Shaun Alexander Seattle Seahawks (2000–2006[7]) 1969 8713 4.4 Not applicable[4]
26 Terry Allen Minnesota Vikings (1991–1992, 1994)
Washington Redskins (1995–1998)
New England Patriots (1999
New Orleans Saints (2000)
Baltimore Ravens (2001)		 2152 8614 4.0 None
27 Jim Taylor Green Bay Packers (1958–1966)
New Orleans Saints (1967)		 1941 8597 4.4 1976
28 Ahman Green Seattle Seahawks (1998–1999)
Green Bay Packers (2000–2006[7])		 1871 8491 4.5 Not applicable[4]
29 Joe Perry San Francisco 49ers (1950–1960, 1963)
Baltimore Colts (1961–1962)		 1737 8378 4.8 1969
30 Earnest Byner Cleveland Browns (1984–1988, 1994–1997[11])
Washington Redskins (1989–1993)		 2095 8261 3.9 None

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rank is as of the conclusion of the 2006 season.
  2. ^ Total is through the conclusion of the 2006 season.
  3. ^ Average is rounded to the nearest tenth.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n A player is not eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for five calendar years or is deceased; player was not eligible for induction upon the commencement of the 2006 season.
  5. ^ In 1995, the Los Angeles Rams were styled as the Saint Louis Rams upon the franchise's relocating.
  6. ^ Dickerson was traded during the pendency of the 1987 season; he contested three games for the Rams and nine for the Colts.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h Player was on an active roster during the 2006 season.
  8. ^ In the 1996 season, George's first, the Tennessee Titans were styled as the Houston Oilers; the franchise relocated prior to the commencement of the 1997 season.
  9. ^ Anderson was traded during the pendency of the 1986 season; he contested four games for the Cardinals and eight for the Giants.
  10. ^ Campbell was traded during the pendency of the 1984 season; he contested six games for the Oilers and eight for the Saints.
  11. ^ During the latter two seasons of Byner's tenure, the Browns were styled as the Baltimore Ravens; the franchise relocated prior to the contesting of the 1996 season.

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