Only one NFL running back has accomplished that ... Marcus Allen with 830 rushing yards for the 1996 Kansas City Chiefs.
John Riggins of the 1985 Washington Redskins came close with 677 rushing yards.
In terms of total rushing yards, the greatest running backs in NFL history are Walter Payton and Jim Brown. Honourable mention would go to Emmett Smith and Barry Sanders.
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Running backs often choose to run up the middle because it is the shortest distance to gain yards and score touchdowns. Running towards the sidelines can lead to being pushed out of bounds or tackled for a loss of yards. Running up the middle allows the running back to follow their blockers and find gaps in the defense to gain more yards.
Roger Craig in the 1985 season with 1050 rushing yards on 214 attempts and 1,016 receiving yards on 92 receptions. Marshall Faulk in the 1999 season with 1381 rushing yards on 253 attempts and 1048 receiving yards on 87 receptions.
There have been many great running backs and receivers in college football. However, the record for the most total career yards gained is held by quarterback Case Keenum who gained 20,114 yards with Houston from 2007-2011.
Craig James (1986, NE), Peyton Hillis (2010, Cleveland), L. Wakeford
John Henry Johnson - 10/10/64 (200 yards)John "Frenchy" Fuqua - 12/20/70 (218 yards)Willie Parker - 11/12/06 (213 yards) & 12/7/06 (223 yards)
Yes, in the NFL, negative rushing yards are subtracted from a running back's total rushing yards. If a running back loses yards on a carry, those negative yards are counted against their overall rushing total for that game and season. This means that a player's rushing yards reflect both positive and negative yardage from their carries.
Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos had the most rushing yards in 1998. He had 2008 yards and was the fourth running back in NFL history to rush for over 2000 yards.
Steelers running back Willie Parker rushed for 53 yards on 19 carries.
No running back in the history of the NFL could throw a football 100 yards.
Barry Sanders, one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, broke numerous records during his career. He set several franchise records for the Detroit Lions, including rushing yards and touchdowns. Additionally, he holds the record for the most rushing yards in a single season without reaching the playoffs, with 2,053 yards in 1997. Overall, he finished his career with over 15,000 rushing yards and is widely regarded as one of the top players in the league's history.