With some help from Michael Thomas and others to take pressure off him in the passing game again, he should see some familiar favorable running lanes. Plus, how far did Josh Jacobs climb in MJD's top 15 RB rankings after a huge performance last week? . No. Although 2022 is no different with Kenyan Drake and Georgia rookie Zamir White behind him in the new Josh McDaniels' offense, his more steady than spectacular play may turn out to be the best complement for a more dangerous passing game featuring Davante Adams. Without McDaniels, Harris' role shouldn't change much in a run-heavy attack, even if Rhamondre Stevenson cuts more into the overall backfield work. Teams:Browns (1978-93); Falcons (1994-96). In 2012, "AD" was named league MVP after rushing for 2,097 yards, the second-highest total in NFL history. Plus, see which team now has TWO players in MJD's top 15 RB rankings. NFL running back rankings 2022 1. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Even though, you know, the USFL was pro football. He topped 1,500 yards back in 2000, when he finished third in the MVP vote. 's Top-5 best running backs not in the HOF, 1980s Jets wives walked out on learning fight song, OJ Anderson pleads for Hall of Fame nod 'while I'm above ground', Stern: Princeton's historic run has 'Revenge of the Nerds' feel, D.A. He made the Pro Bowl in 2011 after rushing for 1,091 yards and catching 50 passes for 455 yards. Listen below and follow the Pick Six podcast for a daily dose of everything you need to follow pro football. 1 / 60 He doesn't offer much as a receiver but he gets the yards that are there with good burst. Plus, an updated ranking of his top 15 running backs ahead of Week 17. Wayne wasPeyton Manning'sNo. Simpson. The trade was met with mixed reactions. In 1985, he became the first running back in NFL history to top 1,000 yards in both receiving and rushing. No. And despite Manning's departure in 2012, a 34-year-old Wayne earned Pro Bowl honors that season while catching passes from a rookie quarterback named Andrew Luck. Although this rumor sounds too strange to be made up, lets discuss if there is any validity to this. Pollard has been the ideal change-of-pace back to support Elliott with his flashy running and fluid receiving. In 2011, Brown ran for five scores while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Jones shared a backfield for most of his career; he spent three seasons playing alongside Marion Barber and two years with DeMarco Murray. Can Akers pick up his promise as a rookie following a season mostly lost to suffering a torn Achilles' last summer? 2021 stats: 187 carries, 803 rushing yards, 4.3 yards per carry, 34 receptions on 37 targets, 313 receiving yards, 7 total TDs. While Brown only played nine NFL seasons, he led the league in rushing eight times and retired as the NFL's all-time rushing leader. 10 running backs that barely missed the cut (in alphabetical order): Ottis Anderson Larry Csonka Corey Dillon Priest Holmes Bo Jackson Steven Jackson Fred Taylor Herschel Walker Ricky Watters. A 2009 Pro Bowler, Williams led the league in rushing touchdowns in 2008 and in 2015. Nobody could stop him on the football field. Watters was a dual-threat playmaker who consistently produced. That season, Stewart earned his first and only Pro Bowl selection while helping thePanthersreach the Super Bowl. He can be an older Dillon to Williams' younger Jones. 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. He rushed for over 1,000 yards (while averaging 5 yards per carry) for theDolphinsin 2011. A powerful running back, the 6-foot, 254-pound Duckett spend his first three NFL seasons as part of a talented Falcons backfield that featured Michael Vick and fellow running back Warrick Dunn. His best season took place in 2006, when Jackson rumbled for 1,528 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Rams. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Pitta piled up 2,901 receiving yards on 221 receptions in his four years with the Cougars. (AP Photo/Joe Giron), Perkins was one of the first offensive superstars of the Dallas Cowboys. He spent the final two season of his career shuffling between teams before returning to Clemson, where he was recently promoted to running backs coach. With respect to Tom Jackson and Rod Smith, Gradishar remains the greatest Bronco who is still waiting for his place in Canton. The fifth running back selected in the first round of the 2000 draft, Canidate spent his first three NFL seasons playing behind future Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk. 2196.8. Perhaps he was overlooked, since he played games in Jacksonville. (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. Ward is considered the most physical receiver of his era. He was a better receiver than he is given credit for and he was the MVP of Super Bowl XXV. A five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, Sharp led the league in receptions three different times. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. George was the league's best workhorse on the rugged Tennessee Titans teams of the late 1990s. Anderson was a true stud in every sense of the word. D.A. 2020 stats (at Clemson): 168 carries, 914 rushing yards, 5.4 yards per carry, 48 receptions, 588 receiving yards, 16 total TDs. But a serious knee injury derailed a potential Hall of Fame career. Can the Eagles improve their No. Jackson joins program that produced Hall of Fame running backs Frank Gifford, O.J. Did he win (or compete for) a league MVP award? San Francisco 49ers (2005-2014), Indianapolis Colts (2015-17), Miami Dolphins (2018), Buffalo Bills (2019), New York Jets (2020). 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.. In 1981, Anderson won both league MVP and Comeback Player of the Year while leading the Bengals to their first Super Bowl. Still, I think they are more likely to draft Texas Bijan Robinson if the Atlanta Falcons pass on him. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell), That's right, Bo Jackson is the greatest running back not in the Hall of Fame. Only two of those 11 Floyd Little and Terrell Davis had fewer than 12,000 career rushing yards. A member of theBroncos' Ring of Fame, Gradishar is credited with over 2,000 tackles during his 10-year career. He's been a semifinalist for three straight years but has yet to be named a finalist. TD. Dillon has gone from expected power complement to Jones to a well-rounded back in his own right. Given that the rankings focused primarily on overall career achievements, don't look too far into where current players rank on the following list -- they could very well end up on top once they call it a career. . 2021 stats: 203carries, 903 rushing yards, 4.4 yards per carry, 43 receptions on 53 targets, 316 receiving yards, 7 total TDs. Warren also went to three Pro Bowls, but was often overshadowed by some of the great running backs of the 1990s like Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders. Gurley's production has decreased on recent seasons, however, as he is currently a free agent after averaging a career-low 3.5 yards per carry in Atlanta. Injuries to Holmes opened the door for Johnson, who rushed for over 3,500 yards and 37 touchdowns during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. He is currently third on the Dolphins' career rushing list, behind Williams and Csonka. Faulk leads the bunch with 767 receptions, putting him at No. Lynch made his first Pro Bowl in Buffalo, but his "Beast Mode" persona was born in Seattle. One of the NFL's most versatile backs, McCaffrey earned All-Pro honors in 2019 after becoming the third player in league history to tally 1,000 yards rushing and receiving. Just knowing that, hey, you're better than all these guys, it's just that you play running back.". Cincinnati Bengals (1997-2003), New England Patriots (2004-06). McNeil was the stud running back for the team who made quarterback Richard Todd look good. Now with James Robinson recovering from a torn Achilles', Etienne is flashing all his explosive college skills again to vie for key work to support long-time teammate Trevor Lawrence. Of the 31 runners to have done it, 16 are in the Hall and two more are locks (Adrian Peterson and Frank Gore). Jack Tatum. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images). All rights reserved. Do the right thing already and put him in the Hall of Fame. But he was one of the most productive backs of his era. Marshall Faulk (1994-2005) . Swift has some good Kamara-like assets and is now helped by strong blocking and a better complementary passing game. But he's not given enough credit for being a great receiver out of the backfield. He handled a high volume and earned everything he could despite a limited downfield passing game and some blocking issues. 2021 stats:258 carries, 1,037 rushing yards, 4.0 yards per carry, 42 receptions on 52 targets, 294 receiving yards, 10 total TDs. Taylor is hurt by his lack of Pro Bowl nods, as he only notched one over the course of his career. Do you have a blog? Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Gibson was disappointing as he didn't deliver as the complete big back in Year 2 while playing through some injury and fumbling issues. Jones enjoyed a solid yet unspectacular six-year NFL career. Expect Penny to be threatened, however, for key touches by rookie Ken Walker. Do you have a sports website? Jackson is 18th on the NFL's career rushing list, just ahead of Hall of Fame running backs John Riggins and O.J. at Taylor's transition to the NFL was seamless after the two leagues merged in 1970. Hayes won Defensive Player of the Year in 1980 while leading the NFL with 13 interceptions. In this year's edition of Sporting News' ratings, there are promising rising stars mixed in with those who have hit their career prime, with the right experience experience but without the wrong wear. He had one uneventful season in Chicago before spending another year in the now defunct United Football League. Thomas, who finished his career with the Chiefs, is 26th all time on the league's career rushing list. No. ET on ABC), and when looking at this year's finalists list, I noticed there wasn't a single running back up for induction. But eight significant injuries -- the last one placing him on injured reserve in 2019 -- resulted in Martin playing in his last regular season game at just 29 years old. Vikings (2007-16); Saints/Cardinals (2017); Washington (2018-19); Lions (2020). It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. section: | slug: nfls-top-20-players-not-in-the-hall-of-fame-torry-holt-zach-thomas-ken-anderson-headline-all-time-list | sport: football | route: article_single.us | However, Roseman has a proven track record. The physical, bruising back was consistently great and a player defenses had to plan for throughout his career. 106. But did you realize he averaged less than four yards per carry? He was a freak of nature coming out of Oklahoma and didn't disappoint at the pro level. He's still a talented all-around back but his strength might be as a part-time version of Chubb. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Bills (2010-14); Saints (2015); Jets/Seahawks (2016); Chiefs (2017). He had seven seasons with at least 1,100 rushing yards. That season, Lewis rushed for nearly 1,400 yards while helping lead Baltimore to its first Super Bowl title. 2021 stats: 162 carries, 593rushing yards, 3.7 yards per carry, 41 receptions on 57 targets, 263 receiving yards, 4 total TDs. After sharing a backfield with Marion Barber at the University of Minnesota, Maroney shared one with Kevin Faulk in New England. 2. So, uh, can we put him in? The players listed below are the top 250 HOFm-rated players who played RB starting in 1955 or later for at least 50 career games. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them . Did rushing champion Josh Jacobs finish on top? 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. Dobbins also saw his entire 2021 season wiped out by a torn ACL ahead of what felt like a potential big Year 2. McCoy gets in based on sheer production. Saints (2011-18); Ravens (2019-20); Texans (2021). The Titans came within 1 yard(!) 11:15 am ET. 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. One of best players on the Bears' vaunted 46 defense, McMichael earned his first of two first-team All-Pro honors in 1985 while helping Chicago capture its only Lombardi Trophy. 219 pick. However, he only spent three of those years with the . A score of 100 is around the average modern-era inductee. Thomas continued to have success with the Jets, where he posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons while earning his lone Pro Bowl selection in 2008. He averaged better than 4.5 yards per carry during his peak years. See the full pecking order. My issue is that there are several running backs who also deserve a spot in Canton, but continue to get overlooked. Tre's uncle is legendary Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson. NFL Draft Day 2: Best defensive players available. In 2011, the 30-year-old running back earned his second Pro Bowl selection while helping the Broncos advance to the divisional round of the playoffs. When you look at the 30 running backs with 10,000 or more rushing yards, Gore doesn't even stand out among the nonmembers of the Hall of Fame. He was instrumental in helping the Pats win their third Super Bowl in four seasons. Bush enjoyed more success after leaving New Orleans. Heading into the Divisional Round, Maurice Jones-Drew ranks the top 10 rushers remaining in the NFL playoffs, a list that includes three teams with two players apiece. But he's currently 19th all time in rushing yardage. The Saints have had to lean more on Kamara's rushing on top of his consistent receiving in the past two seasons and he's proved to have the legs for it, even with some missed time. 2021 stats: 133 carries, 606 rushing yards, 4.6 yards per carry, 14 receptions on 18 targets, 5 total TDs. Canidate never played in another NFL game. Despite his team's lack of success, Nobis earned the recognition of his peers, earning five Pro Bowl selections and one All-Pro nod during his first seven seasons. Top speed? A four-time Pro Bowler, Anderson led the NFL in completion percentage three times. Williams can be a reliable supporting cog for Russell Wilson in every capacity, taking the Jones role in the Packers-like system. section: | slug: ranking-every-nfl-running-back-drafted-in-round-1-since-2000-ladainian-tomlinson-leads-the-list | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Maurice Jones-Drew has one thought about the Cowboys' usage of Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard in Zeke's return: Keep it even-steven! With a score in the Bucs' Super Bowl LV win, "Lombardi Lenny" was born. And he absolutely quantifies the whole "you can't tell the story of the NFL without this player" requirement. While Vrabel has no worries about his job security, does he even want to rebuild in Nashville? Five quarterbacks, five offensive linemen, four receivers, one tight end, and eight defensive players were selected before Harris, the first running back taken in the draft. Part of Audacy. the Eagles were looking to trade for Henry. A two-time NFL rushing champion, Elliott is on pace to join fellowCowboysgreats Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith in Canton, Ohio. Tasker's play set up the game's first touchdown. Dupree did give it a go with the Los Angeles Rams, but he just couldn't make it happen. Peterson was a three-time league rushing champion with Minnesota, including in his 2012 MVP season when he rushed for 2,097 yards, and helped the team to four playoff appearances. He also led the NFL in passing yards in consecutive seasons. He enjoyed significantly more success in Cincinnati, where he tallied three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons while helping theBengalsclinch two playoff berths and a division title. 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. He's also one of eight players in league history with 10,000-plus career rush yards and 4,000-plus career receiving yards. He rushed for at least 1,100 yards in each of his first six NFL seasons, scoring 10 TDs as a rookie. While his career may not have lived up to his pre-draft hype, Bush nonetheless enjoyed a fruitful NFL career. Championship Rings: 1. From 2011 to '14, he had at least 1,200 rush yards and 11 rush TDs per season -- leading the league in rush TDs in both 2013 (12) and 2014 (13). He also led the NFL in tackles on four different occasions. A player who was truly ahead of his time, the 6-foot-3, 215-pound Taylor was one of the first receivers to fully use his physicality to his advantage. Multiple concussions resulted in Best appearing in just 22 NFL games. While he would never come close to duplicating his success of 2002, Bennett still managed to carve out a 10-year career. 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. Curt Warner, Seattle Seahawks/Los Angeles. He was a smooth fit in the system with his quick running and did fine as a receiver when needed there. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Ultimately, the Eagles fit for Henry is not as perfect as we initially thought. 249 pick in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick and the No. Hall is in the best position to be the rookie rushing leader in 2022, working ahead of Michael Carter. Willis' play largely contributed to the 49ers' NFC title in 2012 as well as the franchise's three consecutive NFC title game appearances from 2011-13. Ultimately, Green's inconsistency (he averaged just 3.7 yards per carry for his career) and off-field issues led to him being out of the NFL after just four seasons. A second-round pick by Cincinnati in 1997, Dillon was one of the few bright spots for a Bengals team that managed just 34 wins during his seven seasons with the franchise. All HOFm Positions: QBRBWRTEGTCDTDEILBOLBDBKP, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 2:31PM. Holmes was absolutely unstoppable for those three seasons in the Kansas City Chiefs' high-powered attack. A valued member of Minnesota's "Purple People Eaters" defensive line, Marshall holds numerous NFL records, including the most seasons played by a defensive player (20, along with Junior Seau and Darrell Green), most consecutive games by a defensive player (282), most consecutive starts by a defensive player (270), and most career fumble recoveries (30). A true workhorse who carried the ball 403 times in 2000 for the Tennessee Titans. Muncie tied the single-season record with 19 touchdowns in 1981. 1 now, but there's a reason why Denver decided late to bring back Gordon as a savvy No. Thomas, a seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro, is at the top of that list. There's a bevy of top-end defensive players sitting atop the draft board Friday night. The players listed below are the top 250 HOFm-rated players who played RB starting in 1955 or later for at least 50 career games. Pro Bowls: 9. There are still a slew of eligible former players who are still waiting for their call to Canton, Ohio. Simpson in Buffalo. 2021 stats:207 carries, 963 rushing yards, 4.7 yards per carry, 19 receptions on 20 targets, 137 receiving yards, 6 total TDs. . Not hating on any of those guys. Two years later, Brown set career highs with six rushing touchdowns and 751 all-purpose yards. This whole thing feels odd. Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three teams who will be looking for a new primary RB in 2023. He was the Steelers' No. "Especially having this draft party and inviting everybody out and not knowing what's going to happen. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson rushed for a playoff record 248 yards in the Los . Hart was a four-time Pro Bowler whose career really took off once Don Coryell became head coach in 1973. Though Gore's been seen in the boxing ring of late, he hasn't officially closed the door on an NFL return. McMichael and Dan Hampton (a 2002 Hall of Fame inductee) formed one of the greatest defensive duos in NFL history, a unit that totaled 41.5 sacks from 1984-88. A three-time Pro Bowler, Ingram enjoyed considerable success in New Orleans before rushing for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns for theRavensin 2019.
Bats In African Mythology,
Eyer Middle School Student Death,
Articles B