There have been many great running backs in the history of the NFL. Some players are more well-known than others, but all of them deserve credit for their accomplishments on the field. This article will rank the 15 greatest running backs of all time. We will take a look at some of the most famous players in the league and some lesser-known ones who deserve more recognition.
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15. Joe Perry
San Francisco 49ers (1948-1960 and 1963), Baltimore Colts (1961-1962)
Career Rushing Yards: 8,378
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 53
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14. Jim Taylor
Green Bay Packers (1958-1966), New Orleans Saints (1967)
Career Rushing Yards: 8,597
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 83
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13. Marcus Allen
L.A. Raiders (1982-1992), Kansas City Chiefs (1993-1997)
Career Rushing Yards: 12,243
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 144
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12. Terrell Davis
Denver Broncos (1995-2001)
Career Rushing Yards: 7,607
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 60
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11. Curtis Martin
New England Patriots (1995-1997), New York Jets (1998-2006)
Career Rushing Yards: 14,101
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 90
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10. Tiki Barber
New York Giants (1997-2006)
Career Rushing Yards: 10,449
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 68
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9. Marshawn Lynch
Buffalo Bills (2007-2010), Seattle Seahawks (2010-2015), Oakland Raiders 2017-2018)
Career Rushing Yards: 10,413
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 94
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8. Ladainian Tomlinson
San Diego Chargers (2001-2009), New York Jets (2010-2011)
Career Rushing Yards: 13,684
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 145
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7. Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions (1989-1998)
Career Rushing Yards: 15,269
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 99
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6. Emmitt Smith
Dallas Cowboys (1990-2002), Arizona Cardinals (2003-2004)
Career Rushing Yards: 18,355
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 164
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5. Marshall Faulk
Indianapolis Colts (1994-1998), St. Louis Rams (1999-2005)
Career Rushing Yards: 12,280
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 100
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4. Adrian Peterson
Minnesota Vikings (2007-2016), New Orleans Saints (2017), Arizona Cardinals (2017)
Career Rushing Yards: 12,276
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 99
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3. Thurman Thomas
Buffalo Bills (1988-1999), Miami Dolphins (2000)
Career Rushing Yards: 12,074
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 88
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2. Jerome Bettis
L.A./St. Louis Rams (1993-1995), Pittsburgh Steelers (1996-2005)
Career Rushing Yards: 13,662
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 91
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1. Ollie Matson
Chicago Cardinals (1952-1958), L.A. Rams (1959-1962), Detroit Lions (1963), Philadelphia Eagles (1964-1966)
Career Rushing Yards: 5,173
Career Rushing Touchdowns: 40
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