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[Rank]: 1
[Player]: Jerry Rice
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiver
[Seasonsby team]: San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)Seattle Seahawks (2004)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 23,546
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 645
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 22,895
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 6
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2010 -
[Rank]: 2
[Player]: Brian Mitchell
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running backPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: Washington Redskins (1990–1999)Philadelphia Eagles (2000–2002)New York Giants (2003)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 23,330
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 1,967
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 2,336
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 4,999
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 14,014
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 14
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 3
[Player]: Walter Payton
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Chicago Bears (1975–1987)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 21,803
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 16,726
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 4,538
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 539
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 1993 -
[Rank]: 4
[Player]: Emmitt Smith
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002)Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 21,564
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 18,355
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 3,224
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (15)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2010 -
[Rank]: 5
[Player]: Darren Sproles
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back Punt returner Kick returner
[Seasonsby team]: San Diego Chargers (2005–2010)New Orleans Saints (2011–2013)Philadelphia Eagles (2014–2019)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 19,696
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 3,552
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 4,840
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 2,961
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 8,352
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (9)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: Eligible in 2025 -
[Rank]: 6
[Player]: Tim Brown
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiverPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: L.A./Oakland Raiders (1988–2003)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 19,682
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 190
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 14,934
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 3,320
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 1,235
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 3
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2015 -
[Rank]: 7
[Player]: Frank Gore
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: San Francisco 49ers (2005–2014)Indianapolis Colts (2015–2017)Miami Dolphins (2018)Buffalo Bills (2019-present)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 19,243
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 15,347
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 3,896
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 7
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: Not applicable -
[Rank]: 8
[Player]: Steve Smith Sr.
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiverPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: Carolina Panthers (2001–2013)Baltimore Ravens (2014–2016)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 19,180
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 387
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 14,731
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 1,684
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 2,371
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 7
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: Eligible in 2022 -
[Rank]: 9
[Player]: Marshall Faulk
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Indianapolis Colts (1994–1998)St. Louis Rams (1999–2005)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 19,190
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 12,279
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 6,875
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 18
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 18
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2011 -
[Rank]: 10
[Player]: LaDainian Tomlinson
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: San Diego Chargers (2001–2009)New York Jets (2010–2011)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 18,456
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 13,684
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 4,772
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2017 -
[Rank]: 11
[Player]: Barry Sanders
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Detroit Lions (1989–1998)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 18,308
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 15,269
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 2,921
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 118
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2004 -
[Rank]: 12
[Player]: Herschel Walker
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running backKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: Dallas Cowboys (1986–1989, 1996–1997)Minnesota Vikings (1989–1991)Philadelphia Eagles (1992–1994)New York Giants (1995)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 18,168
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 8,225
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 4,859
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 5,084
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 13
[Player]: Marcus Allen
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1992)Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1997)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 17,648
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 12,243
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 5,411
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (6)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2003 -
[Rank]: 14
[Player]: Curtis Martin
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: New England Patriots (1995–1997)New York Jets (1998–2005)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 17,421
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 14,101
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 3,329
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (9)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2012 -
[Rank]: 15
[Player]: Tiki Barber
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: New York Giants (1997–2006)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 17,359
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 10,449
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 5,183
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 1,181
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 544
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 2
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 16
[Player]: Eric Metcalf
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running backWide receiverPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: Cleveland Browns (1989–1994)Atlanta Falcons (1995–1996)San Diego Chargers (1997)Arizona Cardinals (1998)Carolina Panthers (1999)Washington Redskins (2001)Green Bay Packers (2002)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 17,230
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 2,392
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 5,572
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 3,453
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 5,813
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 17
[Player]: Derrick Mason
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiverPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1997–2004)Baltimore Ravens (2005–2010)New York Jets (2011)Houston Texans (2011)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 17,150
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 3
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 12,061
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 1,590
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 3,496
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 18
[Player]: Wes Welker
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiverPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: San Diego Chargers (2004)Miami Dolphins (2004–2006)New England Patriots (2007–2012)Denver Broncos (2013–2014)St. Louis Rams (2015)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 16,797
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 151
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 9,924
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 2,584
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 4,138
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: Eligible in 2021 -
[Rank]: 19
[Player]: Thurman Thomas
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Buffalo Bills (1988–1999)Miami Dolphins (2000)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 16,532
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 12,074
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 4,458
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2007 -
[Rank]: 20
[Player]: Larry Fitzgerald
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiver
[Seasonsby team]: Arizona Cardinals (2004–present)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 16,460
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 68
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 16,392
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: Not applicable -
[Rank]: 21
[Player]: Tony Dorsett
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Dallas Cowboys (1977–1987)Denver Broncos (1988)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 16,326
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 12,739
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 3,554
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 33
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 1994 -
[Rank]: 22
[Player]: Terrell Owens
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiver
[Seasonsby team]: San Francisco 49ers (1996–2003)Philadelphia Eagles (2004–2005)Dallas Cowboys (2006–2008)Buffalo Bills (2009)Cincinnati Bengals (2010)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 16,276
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 251
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 15,934
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 78
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 13
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2018 -
[Rank]: 23
[Player]: Adrian Peterson
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Minnesota Vikings (2007–2016)New Orleans Saints (2017)Arizona Cardinals (2017)Washington Redskins (2018–present)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,957
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 13,318
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 2,223
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 428
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (12)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: Not applicable -
[Rank]: 24
[Player]: Henry Ellard
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiver
[Seasonsby team]: Los Angeles Rams (1983–1993)Washington Redskins (1994–1998)New England Patriots (1998)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,718
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 50
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 13,777
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 1,527
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 364
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 25
[Player]: Warrick Dunn
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1997–2001, 2008)Atlanta Falcons (2002–2007)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,665
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 10,967
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 4,339
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 48
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 310
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 1
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 26
[Player]: Randy Moss
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiver
[Seasonsby team]: Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010)Oakland Raiders (2005–2006)New England Patriots (2007–2010)Tennessee Titans (2010)San Francisco 49ers (2012)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,644
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 159
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 15,292
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 162
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 33
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (2)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2018 -
[Rank]: 27
[Player]: Edgerrin James
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Indianapolis Colts (1999–2005)Arizona Cardinals (2006–2008)Seattle Seahawks (2009)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,610
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 12,246
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 3,364
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2020 -
[Rank]: 28
[Player]: Irving Fryar
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiverPunt returner
[Seasonsby team]: New England Patriots (1984–1992)Miami Dolphins (1993–1995)Philadelphia Eagles (1996–1998)Washington Redskins (1999–2000)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,594
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 242
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 12,785
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 2,055
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 505
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 7
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 29
[Player]: Jim Brown
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Cleveland Browns (1957–1965)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,459
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 12,312
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 2,499
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 648
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 1971 -
[Rank]: 30
[Player]: Josh Cribbs
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiverPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: Cleveland Browns (2005–2012)Oakland Raiders (2013)New York Jets (2013) Indianapolis Colts (2014)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,453
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 808
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 1,175
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 2,375
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 11,113
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (18)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None -
[Rank]: 31
[Player]: Eric Dickerson
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987)Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991)Los Angeles Raiders (1992)Atlanta Falcons (1993)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,411
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 13,259
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 2,137
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 15
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 1999 -
[Rank]: 32
[Player]: Isaac Bruce
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiver
[Seasonsby team]: L.A./St. Louis Rams (1994–2007)San Francisco 49ers (2008–2009)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,399
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 139
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 15,208
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 52
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2020 -
[Rank]: 33
[Player]: Ted Ginn
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Wide receiverPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: Miami Dolphins (2007–2009)San Francisco 49ers (2010–2012)Carolina Panthers (2013, 2015–2016)Arizona Cardinals (2014)New Orleans Saints (2017–present)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,246
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 468
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 5,281
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 2,600
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 6,899
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (2)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: Not applicable -
[Rank]: 34
[Player]: Steven Jackson
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: St. Louis Rams (2004–2012)Atlanta Falcons (2013–2014)New England Patriots (2015)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,191
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 11,438
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 3,683
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 79
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: (9)
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: Eligible in 2021 -
[Rank]: 35
[Player]: Tony Gonzalez
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Tight end
[Seasonsby team]: Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)Atlanta Falcons (2009−2013)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,141
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 14
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 15,127
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2019 -
[Rank]: 36
[Player]: Jerome Bettis
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Running back
[Seasonsby team]: L.A./St. Louis Rams (1993–1995)Pittsburgh Steelers (1996–2005)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,113
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 13,662
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 1,449
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 0
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 2
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: 2015 -
[Rank]: 37
[Player]: Allen Rossum
[Position(s)regularlyplayed]: Corner backPunt returnerKick returner
[Seasonsby team]: Philadelphia Eagles (1998–1999)Green Bay Packers (2000–2001)Atlanta Falcons (2002–2006)Pittsburgh Steelers (2007)San Francisco 49ers (2008–2009)Dallas Cowboys (2009)
[Totalall-purposeyardsgained]: 15,046
[Totalrushingyards gained]: 17
[Totalreceivingyardsgained]: 4
[Totalinterceptionreturnyardsgained]: 22
[Totalpuntreturnyardsgained]: 3,056
[Totalkickoffreturnyardsgained]: 11,947
[Totalrecovered fumblereturn yardsgained]: 0
[Year of induction intoPro Football Hall of Fame]: None
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