A key member of Pittsburgh's "Steel Curtain" defense, Greenwood earned six Pro Bowl nods (and two first-team All-Pro honors) from 1973-79. They traded LeSean McCoy in his prime to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso, but even that may have been more to do with Chip Kelly being in the building than anything. While he helped the Steelers advance to the Super Bowl that season, Mendenhall's most infamous NFL moment occurred whenClay Matthewsjarred the ball loose from his arms during a pivotal moment in Super Bowl XLV (the Steelers ended up losing, 31-25). Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson rushed for a playoff record 248 yards in the Los . While he would never come close to duplicating his success of 2002, Bennett still managed to carve out a 10-year career. The five-time Pro Bowl running back was a scoring machine in the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl XXIX win, with three TDs and 108 scrimmage yards on 18 touches. Johnson's 9,651 rushing yards are good for 35th on the all-time list, ahead of Hall of Famers Earl Campbell, Jim Taylor and Larry Csonka, among others. He's still a powerful runner with some pop to finish drives and reel off some long runs, but he also has developed into a reliable short-area receiver for Tom Brady. He was instrumental in helping the Pats win their third Super Bowl in four seasons. In 1984, Matthews led the league with 126 tackles while also posting 12 sacks and three forced fumbles. Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a former First-Team All-American defensive back for the TCU Horned Frogs and is one of the top defensive prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. (National Football League), The Seahawks had another awesome running back who followed Warner. As far as the Titans are concerned, lets just hope Carthon and head coach Mike Vrabel are on the same page and have owner Amy Adams Strunks blessing to do whatever is in the best interest of the Titans franchise. Johnson had just 70 carries during the 2016 and '17 seasons before announcing his retirement in 2018. 2020 stats: 134carries, 805 rushing yards, 6.0 yards per carry, 18 receptions on 24 targets, 120 receiving yards, 9 total TDs. 2021 stats:228 carries, 1,259 rushing yards, 5.5 yards per carry, 20 receptions on 25 targets, 174 receiving yards, 9 total TDs. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 2021 stats: 203carries, 903 rushing yards, 4.4 yards per carry, 43 receptions on 53 targets, 316 receiving yards, 7 total TDs. But he was one of the most productive backs of his era. Perhaps he was overlooked, since he played games in Jacksonville. (National Football League), Craig was a huge part of the San Francisco 49ers' success during the 1980s. Tre Hodges-Tomlinson's hopes to continue family's NFL legacy He was the best run-pass combo back in the league at his prime. A two-time Pro Bowler, McAllister is the only running back in Saints history to post three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Douglas' NFL Draft Resume Points to Running Back Pick or Possible UDFA Wayne wasPeyton Manning'sNo. 11:15 am ET. Fournette has reinvented himself in the transition from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay. In 2001, Faulk was Top 5 in both rushing (12) and receiving touchdowns (9). NFL Draft Day 2: Best defensive players available. Now he's still in recovery mode in a much more crowded backfield and his receiving aspect is set to be curbed. Who knows, honestly? He's still a talented all-around back but his strength might be as a part-time version of Chubb. The seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro has 120 career rushing TDs to his name, and the 36-year-old (turns 37 in March) is determined to keep climbing the stat sheet. NFL's top 20 players not in the Hall of Fame: Torry Holt, Zach Thomas, Ken Anderson headline all-time list These greats are still waiting for their call to Canton By Bryan DeArdo Aug 18,. . During that span, Tasker helped the Bills become the first franchise to appear in four consecutive Super Bowls. In 2003, Lewis became the fifth member of the 2,000-yard rushing club while coming within 40 yards of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season record. Saints (2006-10); Dolphins (2011-12); Lions (2013-14); 49ers (2015); Bills (2016). Injuries, however, would limited him to fewer than 700 yards over his remaining three years in Detroit. Dupree did give it a go with the Los Angeles Rams, but he just couldn't make it happen. But for my money, I'd rather celebrate a guy who had a huge impact and was the best at his position instead of a guy who was all right for a number of years (looking at you, Bettis). During that span, Lynch made four Pro Bowls, one All-Pro, and led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in consecutive seasons. The fifth-leading rusher in NFL history, Peterson is a three-time rushing champion and member of the NFL's All-2010s Team. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. A four-time Pro Bowler, Matthews spent 16 of his 19 NFL seasons with the Browns, helping Cleveland win five AFC Central division titles during the 1980s. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Between 2001-03, Holmes was iconic, a Pro Bowler and All-Pro for three straight seasons. Taylor ranks 17th all-time in rushing yards (11,695), and every non-active running back above him in that list is already in the Hall. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. While injuries ultimately cut his career short, Perry did help the Bengals win their first AFC North title in 2005. A key member of theBroncos' 2013 AFC championship team, Moreno rushed for over 1,000 yards that season after missing half of the 2012 campaign with a torn ACL. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be revealed next Thursday during NFL Honors (airs live at 9 p.m. After sharing a backfield with Marion Barber at the University of Minnesota, Maroney shared one with Kevin Faulk in New England. Jones was only the third Lions rookie for rush for over 1,000 yards after gaining 1,133 yards in 2011. Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott has stated that his goal is to rush for 10,000 yards and collect a spot in the Hall of Fame. Taylor is hurt by his lack of Pro Bowl nods, as he only notched one over the course of his career. That season, Stewart earned his first and only Pro Bowl selection while helping thePanthersreach the Super Bowl. Bills (2004-06); Ravens (2007-10); Broncos (2011-12); Browns (2013). He hit the 1,000-yard mark again for theLionsin 2013. In 2011, Brown ran for five scores while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. There's a bevy of top-end defensive players sitting atop the draft board Friday night. Lynch is 29th all time on the regular-season career rushing list and eighth on the playoff career rushing list. One of two former Auburn running backs selected in the first round, Williams won Offensive Rookie of the Year after rushing for nearly 1,200 yards. A member of the NFL's All-1980s Team, Jacoby helped protect Super Bowl MVPs Doug Williams and Mark Rypien in Super Bowls XXII and XXVI. But Taylor's quietexcellence was the central part of the Jags' identity for years. Titans (2008-13); Jets (2014); Cardinals (2015-17). Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Harris was one of just two running backs taken in the first round, with Clemson's Travis Etienne-- taken by the Jaguars with the 25th pick -- being the other. (AP Photo/Al Golub), You think of the great "Air Coryell" offenses in the late 1970s and early 1980s, you often forget Muncie was a huge part of the ground attack. That total is not only a Falcons' franchise record, it is unofficially the the most tackles ever credited to a player in NFL history,according to the Falcons' team website. Who is the best NFL running back in history? - NBC Sports Bay Area Ranking every NFL running back drafted in Round 1 since 2000: LaDainian With Chicago also turning to a Green Bay-like rushing attack for more explosiveness, Montgomery's precarious lead role will be challenged by second-year man Khalil Herbert. A Pro Bowler in 2002, a freak injury (he injured his foot while running on a treadmill) hindered Bennett's productivity for the remainder of his career. Maurice Jones-Drew says yes. Maroney (following an injury-marred 2008 season) posted another solid season in 2009 before finishing his career with the Broncos. The lastSteelersrunning back taken in the first round before Najee Harris, Mendenhall won a Super Bowl as a rookie despite spending most of the season on injured reserve. Ranking the NFL's best running backs for the 2022 season from 1-30, Bills look Super Bowl-serious at top; 49ers, Broncos, Eagles on the rise. Eagles Trade for Lions RB D'Andre Swift - NFL Tracker Find out more. Durability and conditioning are mild concerns as he might start to cede some key work to rookie Rachaad White. A Pro Bowler each season from 2003-05, Alexander won league MVP in 2005 after leading the league in rushing yards (1,880) and rushing touchdowns (27). Mendenhall finished his career in Arizona before retiring after just six seasons. 1 now, but there's a reason why Denver decided late to bring back Gordon as a savvy No. He led the league with 92 receptions back in 1985, and was the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 1988, with 1,500 rushing yards. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Muncie tied the single-season record with 19 touchdowns in 1981. That season, Perry caught 51 passes, the most by a Bengals running back since James Brooks in 1986. In 2005, Ward won Super Bowl MVP honors while helping lead Pittsburgh to its fifth Super Bowl victory. His 53-yard touchdown catch during the previous year's Super Bowl helped theColtswin the franchise's first Super Bowl following their move from Baltimore to Indianapolis. Bills (2010-14); Saints (2015); Jets/Seahawks (2016); Chiefs (2017). Freeman McNeil, New York Jets: 1981-1992 1 of 10 9. "Yeah, it was extremely frustrating," Harris said of watching nearly two dozen players get selected before him, via DKPittsburghSports. Among those players are former offensive lineman Bob Kuechenberg, receivers Mark Duper andMark Claytonand running back Ricky Williams. He tallied an insane 24 total touchdowns in 2002, and then topped that with 27, a year later. Ironically, Dayne's best season was his last; he rushed for 773 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 4 yards per carry for the Texans. San Francisco 49ers (2005-2014), Indianapolis Colts (2015-17), Miami Dolphins (2018), Buffalo Bills (2019), New York Jets (2020). Jonathan Taylor, Colts (5-10, 226 pounds) Taylor has parlayed his prolific play at Wisconsin into the complete durable package in the NFL. (AP Photo/PKS), One of the big backs who burned out a little bit too quickly. ET on ABC), and when looking at this year's finalists list, I noticed there wasn't a single running back up for induction. Injuries limited the former Georgia star to just 63 NFL games. He had seven seasons with at least 1,100 rushing yards. Top 10 Running Backs of All Time | Pro-Football-Reference.com In what would be his final NFL game, Jackson scored a touchdown in New England's 20-18 loss to Denver in the 2015 AFC Championship Game. Derrick Henry has spent his entire NFL career out of Alabama with the Tennessee Titans, but there is a chance the future hall-of-fame bell-cow back could be dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles at some point in the 2023 NFL Draft. A two-time Pro Bowler, McMichael had 92.5 career sacks for Chicago, second in franchise history. 11-25 Nos. Listen below and follow the Pick Six podcast for a daily dose of everything you need to follow pro football. Stevenson was touted as a power back out of Oklahoma but showed he could be complete as a rookie, to the point he may pick up injured James White's key receiving snaps in 2022 to split more of the work with Harris. 1 pick has boom-bust potential. He earned Pro Bowl honors again in 1972 at the age of 30. 1 at the top of his RB rankings. He made the Pro Bowl in 2011 after rushing for 1,091 yards and catching 50 passes for 455 yards. George was the league's best workhorse on the rugged Tennessee Titans teams of the late 1990s. His 143 total yards helped the Colts defeat the Bears in Super Bowl XLI. He will be vital all-around in lifting Zach Wilson in Year 2, too. He is currently third on the Dolphins' career rushing list, behind Williams and Csonka. All-time Super Bowl QB rankings: Where do Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow slot in? But he also made an impact on every team he played for -- on the field and in the locker room. Saints (2011-18); Ravens (2019-20); Texans (2021). The four-time Pro Bowler even finished third in the MVP vote for his 2000 campaign, when he rushed for 1,509 yards and 14 scores. Beyond being dynamos in the rushing attack, the most talented players at the position are also key contributors as receivers and pass blockers. Hall of Fame RB and Chargers Legend LaDainian Tomlinson on How This New 2021 stats: 187 carries, 803 rushing yards, 4.3 yards per carry, 34 receptions on 37 targets, 313 receiving yards, 7 total TDs. In 2015, Peterson became the second-oldest player in league history to lead the NFL in rushing. No. The 10 Best Running Backs Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Dean Hybl June 7, 2009 10. Plus, just how far did Pollard climb in MJD's RB rankings after his big Week 11 outing? The Steelers didn't waste time putting a lot on Harris as a first-round rookie workhorse and he showed off his versatility and durability right away. He gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns during his first two seasons in Carolina. Cliff Branch, who was posthumously enshrined on Saturday, had been eligible for 30 years before his family received that long-awaited phone call. I could be totally wrong in this, but I feel Rodgers and Hopkins get traded before Henry ever does. My issue is that there are several running backs who also deserve a spot in Canton, but continue to get overlooked. More than deserving of a gold jacket, George holds many Titans/Oilers franchise records, including for career rushing yards (10,441). A seven-time Pro Bowler and member of the NFL's All-2000s Team, Holt played an integral role on theRams' 1999 championship team. You saw the ESPN doc on him, so you can't deny this. (AP Photo/Al Golub), The H-Bomb was one of the most prolific running backs in pro football history. He also will be key in offsetting the passing game changes for Rodgers and the former Boston College runner has proved he can remain prolific in a favorable system. Do the right thing already and put him in the Hall of Fame. 2021 stats: 206 carries, 911 rushing yards, 4.4 yards per carry, 70 receptions on 94 targets, 647 receiving yards, 20 total TDs. McAllister's 6,096 rushing yards remains the Saints' career rushing record. All HOFm Positions: QBRBWRTEGTCDTDEILBOLBDBKP, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 2:31PM. He helped engine the Titans to the Super Bowl in 1999, and finished his career with over 10,000 yards on the ground. Thomas Jones was an outstanding running back who had a stellar 12-year NFL career in which he rushed for over 10,000 yards. 2021 stats: 219carries, 937 rushing yards, 4.3 yards per carry, 18 receptions on 20 targets, 154 receiving yards, 10 total TDs. A Lisfranc injury in 2012 (his only season with thePackers) limited him to just five games in what would be his final season. After rushing for 931 yards in 13 regular-season games as a rookie, Michel rushed for 336 yards and six touchdowns during the 2018 postseason. A neck injury flattened the rest of his career, and he remained quiet and elusive about his health and future. Hall of Fame running back and Chargers legend LaDainian Tomlinson knows a thing or two about the trenches. Nobody could stop him on the football field. Jacobs seems to always need to deal with competition in both his steady rushing and receiving roles. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. He should be in for a big Year 2 to put an offense in transition on his back. Hayes is a member of the NFL's All-1980s Team. And following an unceremonious end of his tenure with the Chiefs, Johnson had largely forgettable stops in Cincinnati, Washington and Miami. Taylor has parlayed his prolific play at Wisconsin into the complete durable package in the NFL. McCaffrey is looking to bounce back after an injury sidelined him for all but three games in 2020. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Thomas, who finished his career with the Chiefs, is 26th all time on the league's career rushing list. After nine seasons in St. Louis, Jackson signed with the Falcons, who were coming off of a 13-3 season and appearance in the NFC title game. 2021 stats: 171 carries, 799 rushing yards, 4.7 yards per carry, 52 receptions on 65 targets, 391 receiving yards, 10 total TDs. 2021 stats: 99carries, 442 rushing yards, 4.5 yards per carry, 37 receptions on 41 targets, 343 receiving yards, 2 total TDs. He led the league in yards per rushing attempt and will start off leading what will be a much run-heavier attack without Russell Wilson. To me, this all really comes down to the two general managers who would have to make this potential trade work: The seasoned front-office executive Howie Roseman of the Eagles and the newcomer Ran Carthon now of the Titans. While I have you: Put Coryell in the Hall of . However, he only spent three of those years with the . 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry could be traded to the Philadelphia Eagles by the first night of the 2023 NFL Draft. Through three seasons, the former San Diego State standout has rushed for just 823 yards on 161 carries for theSeahawks. After holding off Zack Moss for key touches, he will need to do the same again vs. rookie James Cook. Running backs not in the Hall of Fame As we remember Chuck Muncie, it's pertinent to reflect on the greatest running backs in NFL history who are not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.. At 28, Henry is facing an important rebound year as the massive workload from 2019 and 2020 caught up to him last season. He bolstered his rsum after being traded to the Patriots in 2004, racking up a career-high 1,635 rush yards and 12 TDs in his first season in New England. After rehabbing for the 2003 season, McGahee rushed for 1,128 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2004 while leading the Bills to the precipice of the postseason. The seventh-leading rusher in NFL history, Tomlinson posted eight consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons en route to being named to the NFL's All-2000s Team. McCaffrey, now 26, had to be faded on this list given he's played only 10 games over the past two seasons following his transcendent 2019 production. (AP Photo/David Stluka), Dillon toiled for years with the Cincinnati Bengals, but finally got his chance to shine with the New England Patriots at the end of his career where he finally got a ring. With seven seasons of 1,000 yards rushing, Watters sits 24th all-time in yards on the ground. (AP Photo/Greg Trott), Davis' bid for the Pro Football Hall of Fame is hurt because his career ended so abruptly. A five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, Sharp led the league in receptions three different times. Take a look at some of the best photos from the thirteenth day of Chargers Training Camp 2021. Gibson was disappointing as he didn't deliver as the complete big back in Year 2 while playing through some injury and fumbling issues. Three years later, he teamed up with Hall of Fame cornerback Mike Haynes to shut down Washington's talented receiving corps in Super Bowl XVIII. Without McDaniels, Harris' role shouldn't change much in a run-heavy attack, even if Rhamondre Stevenson cuts more into the overall backfield work. 1 spot? Marshall, who was still a starter at age 42, helped the Vikings win three NFC titles along with the NFL championship in 1969. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic), Cribbs was a dominating running back who followed in the footsteps of O.J. 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While he shared a backfield for most of his time in Miami, Brown still managed to averaged nearly 1,000 rushing yards per season with the Dolphins. The 10 Best Running Backs Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Formerly the Panthers' career rushing leader, Williams enjoyed a late career resurgence in Pittsburgh, as the Steelers went 10-4 with Williams in the starting lineup. 4: Fred Taylor -- He has more yards rushing yards than any eligible back not in the Hall of Fame. I can give numerous reasons why we shouldn't be devalued. Jones shared a backfield for most of his career; he spent three seasons playing alongside Marion Barber and two years with DeMarco Murray.
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