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The Best NFL Running Backs of All Time
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This list of top NFL running backs of all time is ranked by football fans worldwide, for an expert opinion click here. The goal is to determine the greatest running backs to ever play the game.The list establishes individual rankings of specific running backs and helps answer the question, "Who is the best NFL running back in the world?" This list includes some legendary football players with a lot of rushing yards under their belt. Anyone can vote on the top running backs in history, which means these players are truly fan favorites.
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1968Running backWichitaMost Passionate - 2
1936Fullback, Running backSt. Simons - 3
1954Running backColumbiaMost Listed - 4
1943Running back, Return specialistWichita - 5
1960Running backSealy - 6
1955Running backTyler - 7 1969Running backPensacolaControversial
- 8 1973Running backNew Orleans
- 9 1954Running backRochester
- 10 1960Running backSan Diego
- 11 1947Running backSan FranciscoControversial
- 12 1979Running backRosebudControversial
- 13 1962Running backBessemer
- 14 1985Running backPalestine
- 15 1946Fullback, Running backStow
- 16 1972Running backDetroit
- 17 1966Running backHouston
- 18 1950Fullback, Running backFort Dix
- 19 1972Running backSan Diego
- 20 1949Fullback, Running backSeneca
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- 21 1962Running back, Return specialistHinesville
- 22 1908Fullback, Running backRainy River
- 23 1887Defensive back, Running backPrague
- 24 1973Running backPittsburgh
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Chuck Foreman
1950Running backFrederick - 26 1903Running backForksville
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Jim Taylor
1935Fullback, Running backBaton Rouge - 28 1920Defensive back, Running back, SafetyLa Ceiba
- 29 1920Fullback, Running back, LinebackerLeesburgControversial
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Matt Forté
1985Running back - 31
Lenny Moore
1933Running back, Wide receiverReading - 32 1985Running back, Return specialistOakland
- 33 1947Running back, HalfbackPittsburgh
- 34 1977Running backFlorence
- 35 1960Fullback, Running backDavenport
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Leroy Kelly
1942Running backPhiladelphia - 37 1973Running backFort Smith
- 38 1969Running backHarrisburg
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Edgerrin James
1978Running backControversial - 40
Steven Jackson
1983Running backLas Vegas -
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Edgerin James
- 42 1975Running back, Return specialistRoanokeControversial
- 43 1985Running back, Wide receiver, Return specialistOrlando
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Hugh McElhenny
1928Running backLos Angeles - 45
Marshawn Lynch
1986Running backOakland - 46 1986Running backSan Diego
- 47 1983Running backCoconut Grove
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Ray Rice
1987Running backNew Rochelle - 49
Christian Okoye
1961Running backEnugu - 50 1979Running back, Punt returnerFort Washington
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Earl Campbell at 10/25/2011 9:03 AM
Reggie Bush at 2/14/2012 2:57 PM
Are you flippin serious?
Larry Csonka at 10/25/2011 9:06 AM
The Best NFL Running Backs of All Time at 3/04/2012 6:08 PM