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Barry Sanders was the youngest player to rush for 10,000 regular season yards in a career in the NFL. On December 10, 1995 against the Houston Oilers he rushed for 54 yards putting his career total at 10,048. He was 27 years, 147 days old at the time.

Emmitt Smith was second youngest when he rushed for 155 yards on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1996 against the Washington Redskins. His career total after that game was 10,075. He was 27 years, 197 days old at the time.

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