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Fastest to 10,000 rushing yards in NFL history, among active players

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Eric Dickerson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Bijan Robinson, would need 174 a game over his next 30 games.

Fastest to 10,000 rushing yards in NFL history, among active players
#Player and seasonsGames
Eric Dickerson1983 – 198991
Bijan Robinson2023 – 2026At an avg of 99 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 113 games60
Jonathan Taylor2020 – 2026At an avg of 79 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 116 games93
Jahmyr Gibbs2023 – 2026At an avg of 89 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 120 games57
James Cook2022 – 2026At an avg of 92 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 128 games74
De'Von Achane2023 – 2026At an avg of 82 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 131 games47
Kenneth Walker III2022 – 2026At an avg of 84 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 133 games66
Saquon Barkley2018 – 2026At an avg of 65 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 134 games113
Bucky Irving2024 – 2026At an avg of 77 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 134 games36
Kyren Williams2022 – 2026At an avg of 70 per game, will cross 10,000 rushing yards at 142 games62

Method

  • Box scores start in 1950, so 257 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player who got to 10,000 rushing yards before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.