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AFL/NFL 1,000 Yard Rushers State by State Rank and Washington, DC and Non-U.S. born 1,000 Yard Rushers: Installment 4
Installment 4 of this database gives detailed lists of 1,000 yard rushers born in states ranking between 21-34 on the per capita scale, as well as detailed lists of non-U.S. born and Washington, DC born 1,000 yard rushers.
For those of you more interested in an overview of state by state per capita rankings and overall production ranking for all states with 1,000 yard rushers, a link to an overview in installment 1 can be found in the text box to your right.
For those of you interested in other installments for 1,000 yard rushers, links can also be found in the text box to your right and at the end of this installment.
For those of you interested in other state by state rankings, links can be found by clicking on the Larry Rankin profile in the top right-hand corner of this page or via links at the bottom of this page.
References:
The following database was compiled using NFL.com, Profootballreference.com, and Wikipedia for reference.
If you find any information to be inaccurate in any way, not only would the author not mind your comments, he would appreciate them.
21. California
Per Capita Score: 128
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 49
California has more people than any state in the U.S., and though they rank high on most overall rankings done so far, on a per capita scale they haven’t fared as well.
Among the many great backs to come out of California: O.J. Simpson, Marcus Allen, Ricky Williams, and Terrell Davis.
Obscure Stats: Most sports fans know that O.J. Simpson was the first back to have 2,000 yards in a season, but most people don’t realize that his 2,003 yards in 1973 is still arguably the best single season rushing performance. Yes, his mark has been surpassed a number of times, but 1973 was a 14 game season, and his 143 yards a game is still the high mark.
Obscure Stats: Marcus Allen finished his career with over 12,000 yards, a truly elite accomplishment. He is one of the best total backs to ever play the game: good at running, receiving, and scoring, but he also has the dubious distinction of being the only career 10,000 yard rusher to have only 3 thousand yard seasons.
There are a number of reasons for this: conflicts with Raiders owner Al Davis, splitting his time both running and catching the ball, injuries, and a very long and consistently solid career.
California 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1998 Den Broncos
| Terrell Davis
| RB
| 2,008
| 392
| 5.1
| 21
| 70
|
1973 Buf Bills
| O.J. Simpson
| RB
| 2,003
| 332
| 6.0
| 12
| 80
|
2002 Mia Dolphins
| Ricky Williams
| RB
| 1,853
| 383
| 4.8
| 16
| 63
|
1998 Atl Falcons
| Jamal Anderson
| RB
| 1,846
| 410
| 4.5
| 14
| 48
|
1975 Buf Bills
| O.J. Simpson
| RB
| 1,817
| 329
| 5.5
| 16
| 88
|
1985 LA Raiders
| Marcus Allen
| RB
| 1,759
| 380
| 4.6
| 11
| 61
|
1997 Den Broncos
| Terrell Davis
| RB
| 1,750
| 369
| 4.7
| 15
| 50
|
2010 Hou Texans
| Arian Foster
| RB
| 1,616
| 327
| 4.9
| 16
| 74
|
2011 Jax Jaguars
| Maurice Jones-Drew
| RB
| 1,606
| 343
| 4.7
| 8
| 56
|
2012 Sea Seahawks
| Marshawn Lynch
| RB
| 1,590
| 315
| 5.0
| 11
| 77
|
1996 Den Broncos
| Terrell Davis
| RB
| 1,538
| 345
| 4.5
| 13
| 71
|
1976 Buf Bills
| O.J. Simpson
| RB
| 1,503
| 290
| 5.2
| 8
| 75
|
2012 TB Bucs
| Doug Martin
| RB
| 1,454
| 319
| 4.6
| 11
| 70
|
2012 Hou Texans
| Arian Foster
| RB
| 1,424
| 351
| 4.1
| 15
| 46
|
2009 Jax Jaguars
| Maurice Jones-Drew
| RB
| 1,391
| 312
| 4.5
| 15
| 80
|
1987 LA Rams
| Charles White
| RB
| 1,374
| 324
| 4.2
| 11
| 58
|
2003 Mia Dolphins
| Ricky Williams
| RB
| 1,372
| 392
| 3.5
| 9
| 45
|
2010 Jax Jaguars
| Maurice Jones-Drew
| RB
| 1,324
| 299
| 4.4
| 5
| 37
|
2013 Sea Seahawks
| Marshawn Lynch
| RB
| 1,257
| 301
| 4.2
| 12
| 43
|
2013 SD Chargers
| Ryan Mathews
| RB
| 1,255
| 285
| 4.4
| 6
| 51
|
1972 Buf Bills
| O.J. Simpson
| RB
| 1,251
| 292
| 4.3
| 6
| 94
|
2001 NO Saints
| Ricky Williams
| RB
| 1,245
| 313
| 4.0
| 6
| 46
|
2011 Hou Texans
| Arian Foster
| RB
| 1,224
| 278
| 4.4
| 10
| 43
|
2011 Sea Seahawks
| Marshawn Lynch
| RB
| 1,204
| 285
| 4.2
| 12
| 47
|
1984 LA Raiders
| Marcus Allen
| RB
| 1,168
| 275
| 4.2
| 13
| 52
|
1974 Buf Bills
| O.J. Simpson
| RB
| 1,125
| 270
| 4.2
| 3
| 41
|
2009 Mia Dolphins
| Ricky Williams
| RB
| 1,121
| 241
| 4.7
| 11
| 68
|
1995 Den Broncos
| Terrell Davis
| RB
| 1,117
| 237
| 4.7
| 7
| 60
|
1996 Mia Dolphins
| Karim Abdul-Jabbar
| RB
| 1,116
| 307
| 3.6
| 11
| 29
|
2007 Buf Bills
| Marshawn Lynch
| RB
| 1,115
| 280
| 4.0
| 7
| 56
|
2011 SD Chargers
| Ryan Mathews
| RB
| 1,091
| 222
| 4.9
| 6
| 39
|
1993 NE Patriots
| Leornard Russell
| RB
| 1,088
| 300
| 3.6
| 7
| 21
|
1967 KC Chiefs
| Mike Garrett
| RB
| 1,087
| 236
| 4.6
| 9
| 58
|
2011 Mia Dolphins
| Reggie Bush
| RB
| 1,086
| 216
| 5.0
| 6
| 76
|
1995 Chi Bears
| Rashaan Salaam
| RB
| 1,074
| 296
| 3.6
| 10
| 42
|
1988 Cin Bengals
| Ickey Woods
| FB
| 1,066
| 203
| 5.3
| 15
| 56
|
1996 Atl Falcons
| Jamal Anderson
| RB
| 1,055
| 232
| 4.5
| 5
| 32
|
1978 KC Chiefs
| Tony Reed
| RB
| 1,053
| 206
| 5.1
| 5
| 62
|
1991 Den Broncos
| Gaston Green
| RB
| 1,037
| 261
| 4.0
| 4
| 63
|
2008 Buf Bills
| Marshawn Lynch
| RB
| 1,036
| 250
| 4.1
| 8
| 50
|
1972 SD Chargers
| Mike Garrett
| RB
| 1,031
| 272
| 3.8
| 6
| 41
|
2008 NY Giants
| Derrick Ward
| RB
| 1,025
| 182
| 5.6
| 2
| 51
|
2000 Atl Falcons
| Jamal Anderson
| RB
| 1,024
| 282
| 3.6
| 6
| 42
|
1977 NE Patriots
| Sam Cunningham
| FB
| 1,015
| 270
| 3.8
| 4
| 31
|
1983 LA Raiders
| Marcus Allen
| RB
| 1,014
| 266
| 3.8
| 9
| 19
|
2007 Oak Raiders
| Justin Fargas
| RB
| 1,009
| 222
| 4.5
| 4
| 48
|
2013 Det Lions
| Reggie Bush
| RB
| 1,006
| 223
| 4.5
| 4
| 39
|
1997 Atl Falcons
| Jamal Anderson
| RB
| 1,002
| 290
| 3.5
| 7
| 39
|
2000 NO Saints
| Ricky Williams
| RB
| 1,000
| 248
| 4.0
| 8
| 26
|
22. Ohio
Per Capita Score: 121
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 14
Hall of Famer Larry Csonka is probably the most notable name on Ohio’s list. He broke the 1,000 yard mark 3 times in the early 70s for the Dolphins, and he did it as a true fullback. He was also a ferocious blocker whose most notable trait was his toughness.
Robert Smith also had a notable career. Though he didn’t carry the ball that often, he was an elusive back who often averaged over 5 yards a carry.
Ohio 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 Min Vikings
| Robert Smith
| RB
| 1,521
| 295
| 5.2
| 7
| 72
|
1997 Min Vikings
| Robert Smith
| RB
| 1,266
| 232
| 5.5
| 6
| 78
|
1988 LA Rams
| Greg Bell
| RB
| 1,212
| 288
| 4.2
| 16
| 44
|
1998 Min Vikings
| Robert Smith
| RB
| 1,187
| 249
| 4.8
| 6
| 74
|
1989 LA Rams
| Greg Bell
| RB
| 1,137
| 272
| 4.2
| 15
| 47
|
1972 Mia Dolphins
| Larry Csonka
| FB
| 1,117
| 213
| 5.2
| 6
| 45
|
1984 Buf Bills
| Greg Bell
| RB
| 1,100
| 262
| 4.2
| 7
| 85
|
1975 Stl Cardinals
| Jim Otis
| FB
| 1,076
| 269
| 4.0
| 5
| 30
|
1971 Mia Dolphins
| Larry Csonka
| FB
| 1,051
| 195
| 5.4
| 7
| 28
|
2011 Ari Cardinals
| Beanie Wells
| RB
| 1,047
| 245
| 4.3
| 10
| 71
|
1997 Chi Bears
| Raymont Harris
| RB
| 1,033
| 275
| 3.8
| 10
| 68
|
1999 Min Vikings
| Robert Smith
| RB
| 1,015
| 221
| 4.6
| 2
| 70
|
1973 Mia Dolphins
| Larry Csonka
| FB
| 1,003
| 219
| 4.6
| 5
| 25
|
1975 Atl Falcons
| Dave Hampton
| FB
| 1,002
| 250
| 4.0
| 5
| 22
|
23. Illinois
Per Capita Score: 116
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 15
Michael Turner of the Falcons was a formidable force for a few years in the NFL, and Mike Pruitt was a quality back for the Browns.
Illinois 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 Atl Falcons
| Michael Turner
| RB
| 1,699
| 376
| 4.5
| 17
| 70
|
1974 Den Broncos
| Otis Armstrong
| RB
| 1,407
| 263
| 5.3
| 9
| 43
|
2010 Atl Falcons
| Michael Turner
| RB
| 1,371
| 334
| 4.1
| 12
| 55
|
2011 Atl Falcons
| Michael Turner
| RB
| 1,340
| 301
| 4.5
| 11
| 81
|
1979 Cle Browns
| Mike Pruitt
| FB
| 1,294
| 264
| 4.9
| 9
| 77
|
2010 Pitt Steelers
| Rashard Mendenhall
| RB
| 1,273
| 324
| 3.9
| 13
| 50
|
2004 Den Broncos
| Reuben Droughns
| RB
| 1,240
| 275
| 4.5
| 6
| 51
|
2005 Cle Browns
| Reuben Droughns
| RB
| 1,232
| 309
| 4.0
| 2
| 75
|
1983 Cle Browns
| Mike Pruitt
| RB
| 1,184
| 293
| 4.0
| 10
| 27
|
2009 Pit Steelers
| Rashard Mendenhall
| RB
| 1,108
| 242
| 4.6
| 7
| 60
|
1981 Cle Browns
| Mike Pruitt
| FB
| 1,103
| 247
| 4.5
| 7
| 21
|
2004 Ten Titans
| Chris Brown
| RB
| 1,067
| 220
| 4.9
| 6
| 52
|
1949 GB Packers
| Tony Canadeo
| RB
| 1,052
| 208
| 5.1
| 4
| 54
|
1980 Cle Browns
| Mike Pruitt
| FB
| 1,034
| 249
| 4.2
| 6
| 56
|
1976 Den Broncos
| Otis Armstrong
| RB
| 1,008
| 247
| 4.1
| 5
| 31
|
24. Washington
Per Capita Score: 115
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 8
Corey Dillon is another one of those backs that people seem to forget about for some reason. What did he do in his career? He just rushed for over 11,000 yards and 82 touchdowns.
Washington 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 NE Patriots
| Corey Dillon
| RB
| 1,635
| 345
| 4.7
| 12
| 44
|
2000 Cin Bengals
| Corey Dillon
| RB
| 1,435
| 315
| 4.6
| 7
| 80
|
2001 Cin Bengals
| Corey Dillon
| RB
| 1,315
| 340
| 3.9
| 10
| 96
|
2002 Cin Bengals
| Corey Dillon
| RB
| 1,311
| 314
| 4.2
| 7
| 67
|
1999 Cin Bengals
| Corey Dillon
| RB
| 1,200
| 263
| 4.6
| 5
| 50
|
2009 Car Panthers
| Jonathan Stewart
| RB
| 1,133
| 221
| 5.1
| 10
| 67
|
1998 Cin Bengals
| Corey Dillon
| RB
| 1,130
| 262
| 4.3
| 4
| 66
|
1997 Cin Bengals
| Corey Dillon
| RB
| 1,129
| 233
| 4.8
| 10
| 66
|
25. Kentucky
Per Capita Score: 114
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 5
Shaun Alexander scored a lot of touchdowns over a short period of time. He also rushed for a lot of yards. Injuries shortened his career, but during his period of elite performance, he was among the very best.
Kentucky 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 Sea Seahawks
| Shaun Alexander
| RB
| 1,880
| 370
| 5.1
| 27
| 88
|
2004 Sea Seahawks
| Shaun Alexander
| RB
| 1,696
| 353
| 4.8
| 16
| 44
|
2003 Sea Seahawks
| Shaun Alexander
| RB
| 1,435
| 326
| 4.4
| 14
| 55
|
2001 Sea Seahawks
| Shaun Alexander
| RB
| 1,318
| 309
| 4.3
| 14
| 88
|
2002 Sea Seahawks
| Shaun Alexander
| RB
| 1,175
| 295
| 4.0
| 16
| 58
|
26. Iowa
Per Capita Score: 97
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 3
Roger Craig is one of those backs who probably should be in the Hall of Fame one of these days but never will be. No, his stats aren’t that crazy, but during his career he ran and received for 1,000 yards in the same season, ran for over 1,000 yards 3 times, and was a cornerstone on many of the 49ers Super Bowl teams.
This coupled with the fact half his career was spent at fullback, a less statistically fruitful position, is more than enough evidence as to why he should be enshrined.
Iowa 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1988 SF 49ers
| Roger Craig
| RB
| 1,502
| 310
| 4.8
| 9
| 46
|
1989 SF 49ers
| Roger Craig
| RB
| 1,054
| 271
| 3.9
| 6
| 27
|
1985 SF 49ers
| Roger Craig
| FB
| 1,050
| 214
| 4.9
| 9
| 62
|
27. Tennessee
Per Capita Score: 62
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 4
Tennessee comes in at 27th on our per capita list. James Stewart of the Lions accomplished the feat twice in the early 2000s. Terdell Middleton did it once for the Packers in 1978 and Reggie Cobb for the Bucs in 1992.
Tennessee 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 Det Lions
| James Stewart
| RB
| 1,184
| 339
| 3.5
| 10
| 38
|
1992 TB Bucs
| Reggie Cobb
| RB
| 1,171
| 310
| 3.8
| 9
| 25
|
1978 GB Packers
| Terdell Middleton
| RB
| 1,116
| 284
| 3.9
| 11
| 76
|
2002 Det Lions
| James Stewart
| RB
| 1,021
| 231
| 4.4
| 4
| 30
|
28. New York
Per Capita Score: 61
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 12
New York has a short list of thousand yard rushers, especially when you consider the state is populated by almost 20 million people.
Ray Rice tops the list for 1,000 yard performances with 4, and John Brockington surpassed the 1,000 yard rushing barrier 3 times at fullback for the Packers in the early 70s.
New York 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1997 GB Packers
| Dorsey Levens
| RB
| 1,435
| 329
| 4.4
| 7
| 52
|
2011 Bal Ravens
| Ray Rice
| RB
| 1,364
| 291
| 4.7
| 12
| 70
|
2009 Bal Ravens
| Ray Rice
| RB
| 1,339
| 254
| 5.3
| 7
| 59
|
2009 GB Packers
| Ryan Grant
| RB
| 1,253
| 282
| 4.4
| 11
| 62
|
2010 Bal Ravens
| Ray Rice
| RB
| 1,220
| 307
| 4.0
| 5
| 50
|
2008 GB Packers
| Ryan Grant
| RB
| 1,203
| 312
| 3.9
| 4
| 57
|
1973 GB Packers
| John Brockington
| FB
| 1,144
| 265
| 4.3
| 3
| 53
|
2012 Bal Ravens
| Ray Rice
| RB
| 1,143
| 257
| 4.4
| 9
| 46
|
1971 GB Packers
| John Brockington
| FB
| 1,105
| 216
| 5.1
| 4
| 52
|
1972 Oak Raiders
| Marv Hubbard
| FB
| 1,100
| 219
| 5.0
| 4
| 39
|
1999 GB Packers
| Dorsey Levens
| RB
| 1,034
| 279
| 3.7
| 9
| 36
|
1972 GB Packers
| John Brockington
| FB
| 1,027
| 274
| 3.7
| 8
| 30
|
29. Massachusetts
Per Capita Score: 45
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 3
Fullback Mark van Eeghen’s 1,000 yard campaign in 1977, his third such performance, marks the last time a Massachusetts born player rushed for over 1,000 yards.
Massachusetts 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1977 Oak Raiders
| Mark van Eeghen
| FB
| 1,273
| 324
| 3.9
| 7
| 27
|
1978 Oak Raiders
| Mark van Eeghen
| FB
| 1,080
| 270
| 4.0
| 9
| 34
|
1976 Oak Raiders
| Mark van Eeghen
| FB
| 1,012
| 233
| 4.3
| 3
| 21
|
30. Wisconsin
Per Capita Score: 35
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 2
Wisconsin hasn’t produced many 1,000 yard rushers, but they produced perhaps the most fascinating 1,000 yard rusher story.
Rocky Bleier played one year in the NFL before being drafted into Vietnam. He was wounded in combat, and came back with shrapnel in his lower leg. He received a Purple Heart, but was told he would never play football again.
Not only did he play again, he gained over 1,000 yards in 1976 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He ended his career with 4 Super Bowl rings.
Wisconsin 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 Min Vikings
| Michael Bennett
| RB
| 1,296
| 255
| 5.1
| 5
| 85
|
1976 Pit Steelers
| Rocky Bleier
| RB
| 1,036
| 220
| 4.7
| 5
| 28
|
31. Indiana
Per Capita Score: 30
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 2
Indiana has only produced two 1,000 yard performers in the state’s history, both of which accomplished the feat once.
Indiana 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 Mia Dolphins
| Lamar Smith
| RB
| 1,139
| 309
| 3.7
| 14
| 68
|
1996 Carolina Panthers
| Anthony Johnson
| RB
| 1,120
| 300
| 3.7
| 6
| 29
|
32. Connecticut
Per Capita Score: 28
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 1
Floyd Little is at the beginning of the list and at the end of the list for Connecticut.
Connecticut 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1971 Den Broncos
| Floyd Little
| RB
| 1,133
| 284
| 4.0
| 6
| 40
|
33. Colorado
Per Capita Score: 19
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 1
Colorado’s only 1,000 yard performer is LenDale White, who had 1,110 yards in 2007.
Colorado 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 Ten Titans
| LenDale White
| RB
| 1,110
| 303
| 3.7
| 7
| 28
|
34. Arizona
Per Capita Score: 15
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 1
Arizona is at the bottom of our list for qualifiers. It has been a common place for them in the state by state rankings so far, but at least they made the list, an accomplishment that has yet to be garnered by 16 states.
Arizona 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1968 Cin Bengals
| Paul Robinson
| RB
| 1,023
| 238
| 4.3
| 8
| 87
|
Washington, DC
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 3
Washington, DC has had produced a number of athletes over the year. If a list was done for most impactful football cities, they would probably perform quite well. Though Washington, DC is in the U.S. and is our Nation’s capital, it is its own entity and not technically a member of any of our states.
Washington, DC 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 Phi Eagles
| Brian Westbrook
| RB
| 1,333
| 278
| 4.8
| 7
| 36
|
2006 Phi Eagles
| Brian Westbrook
| RB
| 1,217
| 240
| 5.1
| 7
| 71
|
1999 Den Broncos
| Olandis Gary
| RB
| 1,159
| 276
| 4.2
| 7
| 71
|
Canada
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 1
Reuben Mayes is the only Canadian to have had over 1,000 yards rushing in a U.S. professional league. Canada is not a state without Football culture. They have a professional league of their own.
Canada 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1986 NO Saints
| Rueben Mayes
| RB
| 1,353
| 286
| 4.7
| 8
| 50
|
Honduras
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 2
One of the NFL’s 1,000 yard rushers was born in Honduras, of all places. Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren rushed for over 1,000 yards twice in the late 1940s.
He wound up in the U.S. after being orphaned as a child and subsequently was sent to live with relatives in Louisiana.
Honduras 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1949 Phi Eagles
| Steve Van Buren
| RB
| 1,146
| 263
| 4.4
| 11
| 41
|
1947 Phi Eagles
| Steve Van Buren
| RB
| 1,008
| 217
| 4.6
| 13
| 45
|
Nigeria
1,000 Yard Rushing Performances: 2
Christian Okoye, the Nigerian Nightmare, was one of the biggest and strongest running backs to ever play in the NFL. On top of this, he was fast. Needless to say, he was a force of nature. Had it not been for injuries, he probably would have appeared on our list at least a few more times.
Nigeria 1,000 Yard Rushing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Pos
| Yds
| Car
| Avg
| TD
| Lg
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1989 KC Chiefs
| Christian Okoye
| FB
| 1,480
| 370
| 4.0
| 12
| 59
|
1991 KC Chiefs
| Christian Okoye
| FB
| 1,031
| 225
| 4.6
| 9
| 48
|
Those Not Making the List:
There are 16 states yet to have a 1,000 yard rusher: Alaska, Delaware, Hawai’i, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming.
© 2014 Larry Rankin
