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Yards Per Carry Leader Statistics
The statistic indicates the average number of yards gained per rushing attempt by each player in a football league.
In this post, we explore the top yards per carry leaders across various football leagues and levels of play. From NFL legends like Jim Brown and Emmitt Smith to standout performers in college football, the CFL, and even the Arena Football League, these statistics highlight the exceptional efficiency and explosiveness of these players when carrying the ball. Join us as we delve into the numbers and accomplishments of these yards per carry leaders in football history.
Statistic 1
"Jim Brown leads the Cleveland Browns in career yards per carry with 5.2."
Statistic 2
"Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, averaged 4.2 yards per carry over his career."
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"The all-time CFL (Canadian Football League) leader in yards per carry is Johnny Bright with an average of 6.5."
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"The top yards per carry leader in the 2020 NFL season was Kyler Murray with an average of 6.2."
Statistic 5
"The highest yards per carry for a running back in the Arena Football League history is 6.0 by Fred Griggs."
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"In high school football, Derrick Henry set a national record with an average of 9.2 yards per carry in his senior year."
Statistic 7
"The all-time NFL yards per carry leader is Michael Vick with an average of 7.0 yards per carry."
Statistic 8
"Ricky Williams holds the Miami Dolphins' franchise record for yards per carry in a season, with 5.6 in 2002."
Statistic 9
"The highest yards per carry in a Super Bowl game is 10.5 by Timmy Smith during Super Bowl XXII."
Statistic 10
"The highest yards per carry for a running back in the 2021 NFL season was held by Nick Chubb with 5.5."
Statistic 11
"Among active players, the highest career yards per carry in the NFL is held by quarterback Lamar Jackson, who averages 6.0 yards per carry."
Statistic 12
"The USFL (United States Football League) yards per carry leader for the 1984 season was Kelvin Bryant with 6.4."
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"LaDainian Tomlinson holds the Chargers' franchise record for career yards per carry with 4.3."
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"The top yards per carry record for European League of Football is held by Glen Toonga with 7.8 yards per carry in 2021."
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"The highest yards per carry over a playoff career is maintained by Terrell Davis with an average of 5.6."
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"The NCAA single-season yards per carry leader is Khalil Tate with 9.2 yards per carry in 2017."
Statistic 17
"The highest single-game yards per carry in NFL history is 17.3, achieved by Jamaal Charles on December 15, 2013."
Statistic 18
"Barry Sanders holds the Detroit Lions franchise record for career yards per carry with an average of 5.0."
Statistic 19
"The NCAA single-game record for yards per carry is 19.5, set by Melvin Gordon in 2014."
Statistic 20
"In collegiate history, Ron Dayne holds a significant yards per carry record with 18.5 in a single game."
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