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As of the start of the 2012 season:

1) Eric Dickerson - 2105 in 1984

2) Jamal Lewis - 2066 in 2003

3) Barry Sanders - 2053 in 1997

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That was Eric Dickerson of the Indianapolis Colts with 1,659 rushing yards.

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2008/2009 season: Pro: 1. Adrian Peterson - 1760 yards 2. Michael Turner - 1699 yards College: 1. Donald Brown - 2083 yards 2. Shonn Greene - 1850 yards

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