When looking at running backs, it may appear at first that Emmitt Smith is the greatest running back of all time. He leads the four backs in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and even receptions. However, Smith played 36 more games than the next leading rusher and nearly twice as many games as Jim Brown.
Who is considered the greatest running back of all time?
Walter Payton
Nicknamed “Sweetness,” Walter Payton is widely considered the greatest all-around running back of all time. He rushed for 16,726 yards which was an NFL record until 2002 when Emmitt Smith passed him.
Who are the top 10 NFL running backs of all time?
Top 10 Running Backs of All-Time
- Jim Brown. More of a fullback who played halfback, this eight-time All-Pro and three-time MVP never missed a game in his NFL career—though he did cut it short to go into acting.
- Barry Sanders. …
- Walter Payton. …
- Emmitt Smith. …
- O.J. Simpson. …
- Marshall Faulk. …
- Gale Sayers. …
- Eric Dickerson. …
Who was the biggest running back in NFL history?
The Tennessee Titans running back, Derrick Henry, who stands at 6’3, 247 pounds is the biggest running back in the NFL. The average for the position at the NFL Combine has been 5’11, 219 pounds ever since 2011.
Who is the all time running back?
Leaders
| Rank | Player | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmitt Smith + | 18,355 |
| 2 | Walter Payton+ | 16,726 |
| 3 | Frank Gore | 16,000 |
| 4 | Barry Sanders + | 15,269 |
Who is the best tight end in NFL history?
25 Greatest Tight Ends in NFL History
- John Mackey. …
- Mike Ditka. …
- Ozzie Newsome. Cleveland 1978-90. …
- Kellen Winslow. San Diego 1979-87. …
- Shannon Sharpe. Denver 1990-99, 2002-03; Baltimore 2000-01. …
- Rob Gronkowski. New England 2010-18, Tampa Bay 2020-Present. …
- Antonio Gates. San Diego 2003-18. …
- Tony Gonzalez. Kansas City 1997-2008; Atlanta 2009-13.
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Who is the greatest NFL player of all time?
No player in the 101-year history of the National Football League has as many championships as Brady — who holds the record with seven. Brady also has five Super Bowl MVPs — the most in NFL history — in addition to owning numerous league records, cementing himself as the greatest of all time.
Who is the best QB in the NFL?
Top 10 QB Statistics
| Name | Record | Yards |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 14–1 | 4,740 |
| Aaron Rodgers | 13–3 | 4,299 |
| Russell Wilson | 12–4 | 4,212 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | 12–3 | 3,803 |
Who is the best RB in the NFL 2020?
PFF Rankings: The NFL’s top 25 running backs ahead of the 2020 NFL season
- Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers. …
- Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns. …
- Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints. …
- Saquon Barkley, New York Giants. …
- Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers. …
- Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys. …
- Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings.
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Who has the most touchdowns in NFL history?
NFL History – Touchdown Leaders
| Touchdown Leaders | ||
|---|---|---|
| RK | PLAYER | TD |
| 1 | Jerry Rice | 208 |
| 2 | Emmitt Smith | 175 |
| 3 | LaDainian Tomlinson | 162 |
Who has the most interceptions in NFL history?
Interceptions (at start of 2013 NFL Season)
| 1 | Paul Krause* | 81 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Emlen Tunnell* | 79 |
| 3 | Rod Woodson* | 71 |
| 4 | Dick “Night Train” Lane* | 68 |
| 5 | Ken Riley | 65 |