His play helped the Dolphins make the playoffs each year from 1997-01. A bruising 218-pound runner, Ameche is best known for his game-winning one-yard run in the famous 1958 NFL Championship Game. It wouldn't be surprising if Stevenson jumps into the top-20 with an expanded role. If he didn't detour into the USFL, it's not hard to imagine him in Canton. 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. But he was one of the most productive backs of his era. Durability and conditioning are mild concerns as he might start to cede some key work to rookie Rachaad White. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Faulk's statistics weren't just gaudy numbers for a bad team. 20 in homage to Sims. 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. Jones enjoyed a solid yet unspectacular six-year NFL career. Still, I think they are more likely to draft Texas Bijan Robinson if the Atlanta Falcons pass on him. He is smart and reliable with a good balance of steadiness and explosiveness. And despite a solid 2003 season in Washington, Canidate was released after the team traded for former Broncos Pro Bowler Clinton Portis. 1 / 60 Of the three hall-of-fame-caliber players who are potentially on the trade block heading into Thursday nights draft, Henry is the one I feel the least certain about him being dealt. Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown (32) is pictured in Cleveland, circa 1960s. I am on the fence over the Arizona Cardinals possibly moving on from DeAndre Hopkins. Mendenhall finished his career in Arizona before retiring after just six seasons. . Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans. 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 is probably the top candidate to replace Ryan Day at his alma mater should Ohio State turn on Urban Meyers latest and greatest disciple. An extremely productive player at Alabama, Richardson's lack of big-play ability hindered his NFL production. 2021 stats (at Iowa State):253 carries, 1,472 rushing yards, 5.8 yards per carry, 36 receptions, 302 receiving yards, 23 total TDs. At age 36, the future Hall of Famer is hoping to land on a Super Bowl contender for the 2021 season. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. "The Assassin" was one of the hardest hitting safeties in league history. The former LSU Tiger bust out of the gates in rookie debut, rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown in theChiefs' opening-season win over theTexans. 1 on this list and he should be headed to his biggest all-around season yet with his expanded role in a Kevin O'Connell offensive scheme tailored to his rushing and receiving strengths. 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. 39 in league history among all pass-catchers. 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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. He helped the Eagles reach the postseasons three times, but had to wait until Year 11 to win his first ring, when he reunited with Andy Reid in Kansas City. Bills (2010-14); Saints (2015); Jets/Seahawks (2016); Chiefs (2017). While he was never a full-time starter, Duckett helped the Falcons clinch two playoff berths over that span that included a run to the NFC title game in 2004. Austin Collie Owner of the greatest single rushing season in Penn State history, Johnson began his career as Priest Holmes' backup in Kansas City. 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. (AP Photo/Al Golub), The H-Bomb was one of the most prolific running backs in pro football history. A two-time NFL rushing champion, Elliott is on pace to join fellowCowboysgreats Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith in Canton, Ohio. He is a good finisher in the red zone and can take any carry the distance. Take a look at some of the best photos from the thirteenth day of Chargers Training Camp 2021. See the full pecking order. 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. 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. Many football historians believe Jim Brown to be the greatest running back ever. 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. He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. 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. 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 | George was one of the most physical backs ever. But he's not given enough credit for being a great receiver out of the backfield. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Maurice Jones-Drew identifies five running backs who can save their teams' seasons down the stretch. 2020 stats: 134carries, 805 rushing yards, 6.0 yards per carry, 18 receptions on 24 targets, 120 receiving yards, 9 total TDs. 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. Getty Images. He gained over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns during his first two seasons in Carolina. 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. 2021 stats: 219carries, 937 rushing yards, 4.3 yards per carry, 18 receptions on 20 targets, 154 receiving yards, 10 total TDs. And really, if Jackson was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame would anybody question it? Take a look at the best photos from the red carpet. If you want to recognize him for being a guy who hung around longer than most big backs, fine. 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. Injuries have considerably limited Michel's impact over the past two seasons. His cultural impact is through the roof. While he has yet to receive the call to Canton,Matthews was inducted into the Browns' Ring of Honorin 2019. While his rookie season wasn't bad (he amassed 1,317 yards and 12 touchdowns), Richardson was nonetheless traded from Cleveland to Indianapolis at the start of the 2013 season. Jones was only the third Lions rookie for rush for over 1,000 yards after gaining 1,133 yards in 2011. He had seven seasons with at least 1,100 rushing yards (T-sixth in NFL history) and led the league in rush yards per game (107.6) in 2000. Marshall Faulk <br>1994-2005 Franco Harris Franco Harris<br>1972-1984 Frank Gifford Frank Gifford<br>1952-1960, 1962-64 Gale Sayers Gale Sayers<br>1965-1971 Hugh McElhenny Hugh McElhenny<br>1952-1964 Jim Brown Jim Brown<br>1957-1965 Jim Taylor Jim Taylor<br>1958-1967 Joe Perry Joe Perry<br>1948-1963 John Henry Johnson The Doug Pederson-Press Taylor offense also caters well to Etienne's versatility. 9. the Eagles were looking to trade for Henry. I can give numerous reasons why we shouldn't be devalued. 11-25 Nos. A five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, Sharp led the league in receptions three different times. He has a good shot to break the trend and make it two team titles in a row with 1,000-plus yards to boot. Conner landed with the right team to return to reliable production after some fading seasons in Pittsburgh. 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. Brooks excelled at running, receiving and kickoff returns. The first of two Arkansas running backs taken in the first round of the 2008 draft (Felix Jones being the other), McFadden was the first former Razorback to register two 1,000-yard seasons in the NFL. 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. 2021 stats: 162 carries, 593rushing yards, 3.7 yards per carry, 41 receptions on 57 targets, 263 receiving yards, 4 total TDs. Taylor has been eligible for seven years now. The 2023 NFL Draft has arrived! Do you have a sports website? He's currently eighth all-time with 14,731 career receiving yards. 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. 2021 stats:249 carries, 1,159 rushing yards, 4.7 yards per carry, 34 receptions on 49 targets, 224 receiving yards, 6 total TDs. Barkley is looking to reclaim his spot as arguably the NFL's top running back after an injury wiped out most of his 2020 season. In 2011, Brown ran for five scores while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. All rights reserved. An incredibly consistent player throughout his career, Riley picked off at least four passes nine different times, tallying a career-high nine interceptions in 1976. In 12 seasons, he amassed 11,102 rush yards, 73 rush TDs and averaged a respectable 4.5 yards per carry. The Hall of Famer loses some points for being tied at the top of all running backs ever in terms of most fumbles lost. Craig was a four-time Pro Bowler, and a three-time champion. Taylor was an extraordinary teammate who exemplified everything it meant to be a professional. 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. He returned to put together consecutive 1,000-yard seasons that included a 1,273-yard, 13 touchdown campaign in 2010. Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three running backs with 50 or fewer carries this season who could significantly impact the stretch run. 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. His best season took place in 2006, when Jackson rumbled for 1,528 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Rams. Injuries are the reason why Mathews was out of football at age 29. Knee problems may ultimately keep Gurley from going down as an all-time great. Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 running backs right now. Will the Cowboys or Packers tandem earn the No. There are still a slew of eligible former players who are still waiting for their call to Canton, Ohio. The Pro Football Reference Hall of Fame Monitor (HOFm) is a metric designed to estimate a player's chances of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame using AV, Pro Bowls, All-Pros, championships, and various stat milestones. Curt Warner, Seattle Seahawks/Los Angeles. As Warren Sharp pointed out, Swift won't exactly have . The rushing and scrimmage yardage leader from 2021 is a few notches above the field at only 23. Tomlinson was named league MVP in 2006 after scoring an NFL-record 31 touchdowns. 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. Without McDaniels, Harris' role shouldn't change much in a run-heavy attack, even if Rhamondre Stevenson cuts more into the overall backfield work. A Pro Bowler each season from 1983-86, Jacoby's blocking helped John Riggins rush for a then Super Bowl record in Washington's win over Miami in Super Bowl XVII. Jack Tatum. . The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be revealed next Thursday during NFL Honors (airs live at 9 p.m. Eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2025, Lynch's impact was felt everywhere he went. 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. HOF-eligible for a decade-plus, George was named a semifinalist back in November for the first time. Look, all 15 finalists are absolutely deserving of the honor. 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. Bills (2004-06); Ravens (2007-10); Broncos (2011-12); Browns (2013). Shady will be remembered as one of the toughest players to tackle in the open field and one of the best at the position in his prime. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. 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 | That being said, he didn't love seeing 23 players get selected before his name was called. There's a bevy of top-end defensive players sitting atop the draft board Friday night. Many more would argue that he is the best football player . He may have four more good years left, or he may only have one. Frank Gore is zeroed in on boxing and Deron Williams fight, but still harbors Super Bowl dream, NFL's unsung heroes in 2021 season: One player from each NFC team. Superstar quarterbacks undoubtedly headline the AFC Championship Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs, but Maurice Jones-Drew explains why the running backs will actually decide who wins. 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. The 14th overall pick in the 1974 draft, Gradishar earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1977 while leading Denver's "Orange Crush" defense, a unit that helped spearhead the Broncos' first Super Bowl appearance. But did you realize he averaged less than four yards per carry? 1: Priest Holmes -- Perhaps the most mysterious back of all-time, he burst upon the scene with three of the most productive seasons ever, and then disappeared, just as quickly. I only remember him from NFL Films footage because he's another great running back whose career was cut short by injuries. 2. During his seven full seasons in San Francisco, Willis earned Pro Bowl honors each year while also receiving five first-team All-Pro nods. While he never became a full-time starter, Brown managed to put together a semi-productive seven-year career. The upside is there to become a top-10 back. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. But an injury limited him to eight games in 2012, and a torn Achilles tendon sustained during the ensuing offseason prematurely ended his career. Although Elliott is still the lead in the Cowboys' eyes, it's become more of a 1-2 punch with the latter helping the former stay effective with less mid-career wear. In those years, he rushed for1,615 yards,1,555 yards, and 1,420 yards,and scored more touchdowns than any other back in the NFL. During that span, Lynch made four Pro Bowls, one All-Pro, and led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in consecutive seasons. Etienne's promising rookie season was wiped out before it began because of a torn ACL. So, uh, can we put him in? No. 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. Ideal size? All-time Super Bowl QB rankings: Where do Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow slot in? For whatever the reason, there are numerous deserving players who are still hoping to earn a spot in football immortality. Like another receiver who cracked the list, Johnson was not selected to the Hall of Fame in 2022, his first year of eligibility. Cliff Branch, who was posthumously enshrined on Saturday, had been eligible for 30 years before his family received that long-awaited phone call. Its college, but its also Ohio State. The Titans came within 1 yard(!) Ingram -- who is entering his first season with the Texans -- is currently 60th on the NFL's all-time rushing list. Thomas received just 18 starts during his first four NFL seasons. Not one. No. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images). After missing the entire 2001 season with an injury, Lewis rushed for over 1,000 yards in six out of the next seven seasons. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. In 2002, he was named the AFC's Offensive Player of the Year, and finished fourth in the MVP vote. 1 now, but there's a reason why Denver decided late to bring back Gordon as a savvy No.
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