Fastest to 5,000 receiving yards by an NFL running back
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Christian McCaffrey leads with 5,000 receiving yards in 103 games, at 29, first of 9 running backs. Austin Ekeler is ahead of Larry Centers's pace, with 4,318 receiving yards in 119 games, 682 short of 5,000.
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- Christian McCaffrey
- Marshall Faulk
- Alvin Kamara
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey2017 – 2025 | 103 | |
| Marshall Faulk1994 – 2001 | 113 | |
| Alvin Kamara2017 – 2026 | 131 | |
| James White2014 – 20213,278 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 93 games | 93 | |
| Eric Metcalf1989 – 1997 | 135 | |
| Austin Ekeler2017 – 20264,318 of 5,000 receiving yards | 119 | |
| Larry Centers1990 – 1999 | 141 | |
| Le'Veon Bell2013 – 20213,297 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 96 games | 96 | |
| Ray Rice2008 – 20133,034 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 91 games | 91 | |
| David Johnson2015 – 20222,805 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 90 games | 90 | |
| Ronnie Harmon1986 – 1995 | 145 | |
| Tiki Barber1997 – 2006 | 146 | |
| Keith Byars1986 – 1996 | 152 | |
| Brian Westbrook2002 – 20103,948 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 119 games | 119 | |
| Matt Forte2008 – 20174,679 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 146 games | 146 | |
| John Williams1986 – 19954,656 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 149 games | 149 | |
| Roger Craig1983 – 19934,911 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 165 games | 165 | |
| Ricky Watters1992 – 20014,248 of 5,000 receiving yards, inactive after 144 games | 144 | |
| Marcus Allen1982 – 1995 | 187 |
Method
- Box scores start in 1952, so 109 careers that began earlier aren't here.