Adrian Peterson
LaDainian Tomlinson led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 2004 with 17.
Earl Campbell of the Houston Oilers led the NFL in rushing yards in 1978 (1,450 yards), 1979 (1,697 yards), and 1980 (1,934 yards).
Byron "Whizzer" White led the NFL in rushing in 1938 with 567 yards and retired from the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993, having served 31 years. White also led the NFL in rushing in 1940 with 514 yards, playing for the Detroit Lions.
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8 seasons
Shaun Alexander of the Seattle Seahawks with 14.
As of the end of the 2009 NFL season, he has 12,490 career rushing yards.
Barry Sanders
The leading rusher in the NFL for the 1998 season was Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos with 2008 yards.
LaDainian Tomlinson led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 2004 with 17.
Adrian Peterson