Top 100 Pro Running Backs of All Time: Nos. 76-100

Chicago Cardinals: 1952-1958
Los Angeles Rams: 1959-1962
Detroit Lions: 1963
Philadelphia Eagles: 1964-1966

Rushing Yards: 5173
YDS/ATT: 4.4
Rush TD: 40

1952 Rookie of the Year
6x Pro Bowler
5x All Pro

Ollie was one of the fastest players around. He actually won a bronze medal in the 400 meter in the 1952 Olympics. Matson was a member of the 1950's all decade team. He was also one of the best returners in league history as well. Two times during his career he lead the league in all purpose yards.

Los Angeles Raiders: 1987-1990

Rushing Yards: 2782
YDS/ATT: 5.4
Rush TD: 16

1x Pro Bowler

If I made this list based just on career stats, Bo probably wouldn't have made it, but anyone that watched this guy play knows how talented he was. Hip surgery forced him out of football and took away one of the most talented runners the league has ever seen. He is the first player ever to be named to the All Star team in 2 different major sports. He holds the record for rushing yards in a Monday Night Football game with 221. His 5.4 yards an attempt is 9th all time.

San Diego Chargers: 1993-1995, 1998-1999
Jacksonville Jaguars: 1996-1997
Carolina Panthers: 2000

Rushing Yards: 5215
YDS/ATT: 3.7
Rush TD: 45

1x Pro Bowler

Means had a short career, but for a time he was one of the most powerful backs in the league. He was the offensive star for the surprising Super Bowl run of the Chargers in the 94 season.

Cleveland Browns: 1969
New York Giants: 1970-1975

Rushing Yards: 4308
Rush TD: 40
Receptions: 213

2x Pro Bowler
1x All Pro

Johnson was a versatile back with a short career. He ran for the Giants first two 1,000 yard seasons in franchise history. He led the league in rushing attempts twice, touchdowns once, and yards from scrimmage once.

Philadelphia Eagles: 1997-2003
Pittsburgh Steelers: 2004-2006

Rushing Yards: 5785
YDS/ATT: 4.0
Rush TD: 24

1x Super Bowl Champion

When Staley played, he was considered one of the best pass catching running backs in the game. His finest season came in 1999 when he was in the top ten in rushing attempts, rushing yards, rushing yards a game, and yards from scrimmage.

Minnesota Vikings: 1979-1986

Rushing Yards: 4546
Rush TD: 40
Receptions: 339

Brown was a fullback more than anything but he was a valuable fullback not only running the ball but catching it as well. His 83 receptions in 1981 was good for the third highest in the NFL and proved that even the big boys can catch the ball.

Buffalo Bills: 1980-1985
San Francisco 49ers: 1986-1987
Miami Dolphins: 1988
Indianapolis Colts: 1988

Rushing Yards: 5356
Rush TD: 27
RushYDS/GM: 52.5

3x Pro Bowler

Cribbs busted onto the scene in his first year in the NFL as he was the only rookie chosen to start in the Pro Bowl. His career was short but he made the most of it and in 1982 he led the NFL in rushing yards a game with 90.4.

Cleveland Browns: 1973-1981
Los Angeles Raiders: 1982-1984

Rushing Yards: 5672
Rush TD: 27
YDS/ATT: 4.7

1x Super Bowl Champion
5x Pro Bowler

For a while Pruitt was one of the best runners in the NFL. In 3 consecutive seasons, he ran for over 1000 yards and in one of those seasons he didn't start a game. He was also a good return man, and in 1983 he led the NFL in Yards per touch with 12.3

San Francisco 49ers: 1952-1960
Minnesota Vikings: 1961-1962
New York Giants: 1963
Detroit Lions: 1964

Rushing Yards: 5281
YDS/ATT: 4.7
RUSH TD: 38

6x Pro Bowler
2x First Team All Pro

"The King" was a dominant rusher when the league was small. Seasons were only 12 games when Hugh played but during that time he dominated the field. He ended in the top ten in rushing yards and rushing touchdown in 4 different seasons.

Buffalo Bills: 2001-2004
Tennessee Titans: 2005-2006
Denver Broncos: 2007

Rushing Yards: 6086
YDS/GM 68.4
Rush TD: 38

1x Pro Bowler

Henry had a short but productive career. He is Buffalo's 4th all time rusher. Three times during his career, he was in the top ten in yards per game. Twice he was in the top ten in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.

Chicago Bears: 1955-1964
Washington Redskins: 1965
Miami Dolphins: 1966

Rushing Yards: 5797
Rush TD: 49
YDS/ATT: 4.1

1x NFL Champion
5x Pro Bowler
1x First Team All Pro

Casares was one of the first hard nosed rushers around and in 1956 he proved this by running for 1126 yards, which at the time was the second most ever in a season. Casares was the Bears all time leader in rushing for years until Walter Payton broke his records.

New England Patriots: 1973-1982

Rushing Yards: 5453
Rush TD: 43
YDS/GM: 51.0

1x Pro Bowler

Better Known as being Randall's older brother, Sam was a very effective running fullback for the Patriots in his career. He twice was in the top ten in rushing yards and touchdowns and three times he was in the top ten in rushing yards a game. He also had the longest run of the season in 1974 with a 75 yard run.

Jacksonville Jaguars: 1995-1999
Detroit Lions: 2000-2002

Rushing Yards: 5841
Rush TD: 48
YDS/ATT: 4.0

Stewart wasn't flashy but was a guy who got the job done when his team needed him. He was best known for having a nose for the end zone which was evident by being in the top ten in rushing touchdowns in 4 different seasons in his short career.

Kansas City Chiefs: 1966-1970
San Diego Chargers: 1970-1973

Rushing Yards: 5481
Rush TD: 35
YDS/ATT: 4.2

2x AFL Champion
1x Super Bowl Champion
2x Pro Bowler
1x First Team All Pro

Garrett was one of the most dominating runners in the late 60's and early 70's a time of transition for football. During five different seasons he was in the top ten in rushing yards and rushing attempts, three times he was in the top ten in rushing touchdowns. In 1966 his 77 yard run was the longest in the NFL that season.

Atlanta Falcons: 1994-2001

Rushing Yards: 5336
YDS/ATT: 4.0
Rush TD: 34

1x Pro Bowler
1x All Pro First Team

Anderson was a punishing running back that could run over anyone. His 1998 season is one of the finest the game has ever seen. He was second in the league in rushing yards with 1846, and his 410 rushing attempts are the second most ever in a season.

San Francisco 49ers: 2005-present

Rushing Yards: 4682
YDS/ATT: 4.8
Rush TD: 25

1x Pro Bowler

Gore is one of today's most consistent and talented running backs. He has now had 3 consecutive seasons of 1,000 or more rushing yards. He currently holds the 49ers single season rushing record with 1695 yards rushing in 2006 which was good for third in the NFL that season.

Minnesota Vikings: 2007-present

Rushing Yards: 3725
YDS/GM: 103.5
YDS/ATT: 5.2

2007 Rookie of the Year
2x Pro Bowler
1x First Team All Pro

Peterson may only be in his third year but he has already proven to be one of the most talented runners in the history of the NFL. He already has made some records in his short playing time. He was the only rookie to ever rush for 200+ rushing yards in two different games. He had more rushing yards with 1036 in his first eight games than anyone ever. He also holds the single game record for rushing yards with 296. As long as Peterson doesn't get injured he should easily be considered one of the top ten running backs of all time and possibly the greatest ever.

San Francisco 49ers: 1954-1956
Detroit Lions: 1957-1959
Pittsburgh Steelers: 1960-1965
Houston Oilers: 1966

Rushing Yards: 6803
YDS/ATT: 4.3
Rush TD: 48

1x NFL Champion
4x Pro Bowler

Johnson is often forgotten about when people talk about the all time greats but during his time he was one of the most consistent runners in the game. When he retired he was fourth all time in career rushing yards. He is currently the Steelers fourth all time rusher. He never led the league in rushing but on 3 different occasions he was either second or third, and on seven different occasions he was in the top ten. His 87 yard run in 1960 was the longest of the season.

Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs: 1960-1964
Denver Broncos: 1965-1966
Miami Dolphins: 1967
New York Jets: 1967

Rushing Yards: 4630
YDS/ATT: 4.5
Rush TD: 46

1x AFL Champion
1960 AFL Rookie of the Year
1960 AFL MVP
3x Pro Bowler
2x First Team All Pro

Haynes might have been the league's most versatile back of the time. In three different seasons, he led the league in rushing touchdowns, he also led the league in rushing yards, rushing attempts, and rushing yards per game once during his career.

Buffalo Bills: 1997-2000
New England Patriots: 2001-2003
Tennessee Titans: 2004
New Orleans Saints: 2005

Rushing Yards: 6881
Rush TD: 54
YDS/GM: 52.5

2x Super Bowl Champion

During his career he was never considered one of the best backs in the game but he was often pivotal in his teams success. He was a vital part of two of the Patriots Super Bowl wins. Never flashy but always reliable, Smith was one of the most overlooked players around.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1996-2006

Rushing Yards: 5088
TOTAL TD: 71
YDS/ATT: 3.7

1x Super Bowl Champion
6x Pro Bowler
3x First Team All Pro

Alstott is arguably the greatest running fullback the game has ever seen. He is the Buccaneers all-time touchdown leader with 76 total TDs. He was known for knocking people over when he ran but he was a good receiver as well. His 58 rushing touchdowns in good for 40th all-time.

Cincinnati Bengals: 1977-1983
San Diego Chargers: 1984
Miami Dolphins: 1984

Rushing Yards: 5626
Rush TD: 76
YDS/GM: 51.1

1x Pro Bowler

Pete led the Bengals in rushing all 7 seasons that he played for the franchise. His 76 career rushing touchdowns is good for 21st all time. Five times during his career he was in the top ten in rushing touchdowns. When he left Cincinnati, he was their all time leading rusher. And, he also helped them to their first ever playoff win and first ever Super Bowl appearance.

Dallas Cowboys: 1961-1968

Rushing Yards: 6217
Rush TD: 42
YDS/ATT: 4.1

1961 Rookie of the Year
6x Pro Bowler
1x First Team All Pro

He was the first Cowboys player to ever run for over 100 yards in a game and was often a leader in rushing as he placed in the top 10 on eight different occasions. In 1962, he became the first Cowboy to ever make the All NFL team. He is the Cowboys third all time rusher.

Buffalo Bills: 2004-2006
Baltimore Ravens: 2007-present

Rushing Yards: 5445
YDS/ATT: 4.0
Rush TD: 43

1x Pro Bowler

McGahee has dealt with injuries throughout his career but there is no doubting his ability. He runs hard and fast and at times looks like one of the best backs in the game. He is currently 9th among active running backs with his 43 career rushing touchdowns.

Buffalo Bills: 1984-1987
Los Angeles Rams: 1987-1989
Los Angeles Raiders: 1990

Rushing Yards: 4959
Rush TD: 51
YDS/GM: 62.0

1x Pro Bowler
1988 Comeback Player of the Year

Bell dealt with injuries that shortened his career but when healthy was one of the most productive runners of the 80's. He led the NFL in rushing touchdowns on two separate occasions. In those two seasons, he was also in the top ten in rushing yards. His 85 yard run in a 1984 game was the longest of the season.