The question of who the greatest running back in the history of the NFL could be different for different people. Some people may say Barry Sanders or Walter Payton, but there is no definitive best.
No. Sanders was one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.
Jim Brown became the greatest running back in NFL history. Then he became an actor and an activist.
one of the greatest running backs in NFL history
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.
Barry Sanders
Joe Montana
Ed Reed
Chris Johnson is the starting runningback for the Tennessee titans. He is the fourth best running back in NFL history.
barry sanders did it for over 10 years.
The smallest running back in NFL history was Butch Meeker. He played two games in the NFL and score two touchdowns. He was five foot three inches tall.
That was Beattie Feathers of the Chicago Bears with 1,004 yards. He was the first running back to rush for 1,000+ yards in a season in NFL history.
Ray Lewis