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The Best Kansas City Chiefs Running Backs of All Time

Updated April 21, 2020 5.2k votes 1.1k voters 35.7k views26 items

Big fan of Kansas City football? Then check out this list of Kansas City Chiefs running backs with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting running back from throughout Kansas City Chiefs history, including current running backs and past ones. Featuring 2018-2019 Kansas City Chiefs and some of the greatest NFL running backs of all time, the best Chiefs RBs include Jamaal Charles, Larry Johnson, Priest Holmes, and Herman Heard.

Who are the best running backs in Kansas City Chiefs history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of Kansas City Chiefs starting running back. Vote below, then head over and check out the top Chiefs kickers ever and best Chiefs tight ends.

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Priest Holmes
Chiefs career: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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#202 of 322 People Who Should Be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame#230 of 1,323 The Best Football Players Ever
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Jamaal Charles
Chiefs career: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

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#19 of 106 The Fastest NFL Players of All Time#9 of 61 The Best Texas Longhorns Football Players of All Time
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Christian Okoye
Chiefs career: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987

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#20 of 80 The Best NFL Player Nicknames#16 of 36 The Best NFL Running Backs of the 90s
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Marcus Allen
Chiefs career: 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993

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#6 of 83 The Best Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time#1151 of 1,427 The Best Athletes Of All Time
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Larry Johnson
Chiefs career: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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#16 of 94 The Best Penn State Football Players of All Time#47 of 86 The Best NFL Players From Pennsylvania
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Joe Delaney
Chiefs career: 1982, 1981
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Kareem Hunt
Chiefs career: 2018, 2017
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Ed Podolak
Chiefs career: 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969
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Kimble Anders
Chiefs career: 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
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Damien Williams
Chiefs career: 2018
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Barry Word
Chiefs career: 1992, 1991, 1990
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Anthony Sherman
Chiefs career: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
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Spencer Ware
Seasons: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

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#73 of 146 The Best LSU Football Players of All Time#48 of 62 Who Is the Best Running Back in the NFL Right Now?

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Abner Haynes
Chiefs career: 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960

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#130 of 206 The Best NFL Running Backs of All Time#43 of 128 The Best Kansas City Chiefs Of All Time
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Charcandrick West
Chiefs career: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
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Greg Hill
Chiefs career: 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
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Herman Heard
Chiefs career: 1989, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
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Donnell Bennett
Chiefs career: 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
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Bam Morris
Chiefs career: 1999, 1998
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Thomas Jones
Chiefs career: 2011, 2010
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Woody Green
Chiefs career: 1976, 1975, 1974
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Wendell Hayes
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Robert Holmes
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Paul Palmer
Chiefs career: 1988, 1987
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Tony Reed
Chiefs career: 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977

Priest Holmes

Christian Okoye

Kareem Hunt

Damien Williams

Charcandrick West

Herman Heard

Donnell Bennett

Thomas Jones

Woody Green

Wendell Hayes

Robert Holmes

Paul Palmer

Tony Reed