In Barry's 10 year career in the NFL, he ran for 15,269 yards and 99 TD's with an average of 5 yards per carry. He also caught 352 passes for 2,921 yards. In Emmitt's first 10 years in the NFL, he ran for 13,963 yards and 136 TD's with an average of 4.3 yards per carry. He also caught over 400 passes for 2,728 yards.
Barry Sanders was a pro bowler in each of his 10 seasons in the league, and also a 6x first team all-pro.
Emmitt Smith was an 8-time pro bowler in 15 seasons in the league, and a 4x first team all-pro.
At the time of his retirement in 1998, Barry Sanders needed 1,458 rushing yards to pass Walter Payton and become the NFL's all-time leading rusher. If Sanders were to return to the NFL, he would need 3,087 rushing yards to pass Emmitt Smith, who currently holds the all-time record.
As of the start of the 2007 season: 1) Eric Dickerson - 2105 in 1984 2) Jamal Lewis - 2066 in 2003 3) Barry Sanders - 2053 in 1997
Emmitt Smith ended his career with 18,355 yards rushing and 3,224 yards pass receiving.
He played in 16 games the year Barry Sanders gained 2053 rushing yards.
I believe it is Barry Sanders. I can't find much information on it either. He lost alot of yards becasue of his running style. Sure was amazing to watch though.
At the time of his retirement in 1998, Barry Sanders needed 1,458 rushing yards to pass Walter Payton and become the NFL's all-time leading rusher. If Sanders were to return to the NFL, he would need 3,087 rushing yards to pass Emmitt Smith, who currently holds the all-time record.
As of the start of the 2007 season: 1) Eric Dickerson - 2105 in 1984 2) Jamal Lewis - 2066 in 2003 3) Barry Sanders - 2053 in 1997
Emmitt Smith ended his career with 18,355 yards rushing and 3,224 yards pass receiving.
18,355 career yards
He played in 16 games the year Barry Sanders gained 2053 rushing yards.
15,269 rushing yards
15,269 yards.
I believe it is Barry Sanders. I can't find much information on it either. He lost alot of yards becasue of his running style. Sure was amazing to watch though.
As of the start of the 2007 season, Walter Payton has the second most career rushing yards in NFL history with 16,726. Emmitt Smith is first with 18,355 and Barry Sanders is third with 15,269.
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18355 yards
18,355 Yards