Fastest to 5,000 receiving yards by an NFL running back, among active players
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Christian McCaffrey’s record is safe for now. The closest active running back, Jahmyr Gibbs, would need 73 a game over his next 45 games. Alvin Kamara got to 5,000 receiving yards this season in 131 games, 3rd fastest.
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- Jahmyr Gibbs
- Christian McCaffrey
- Alvin Kamara
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey2017 – 2025 | 103 | |
| Alvin Kamara2017 – 2026 | 131 | |
| Jahmyr Gibbs2023 – 2026At an avg of 41 per game, will cross 5,000 receiving yards at 136 games | 57 | |
| Bijan Robinson2023 – 2026At an avg of 35 per game, will cross 5,000 receiving yards at 145 games | 60 | |
| Austin Ekeler2017 – 2026At an avg of 20.8 per game, will cross 5,000 receiving yards at 152 games | 120 | |
| De'Von Achane2023 – 2026At an avg of 25.0 per game, will cross 5,000 receiving yards at 194 games | 47 | |
| Breece Hall2022 – 2026At an avg of 23.5 per game, will cross 5,000 receiving yards at 198 games | 60 | |
| Jaylen Warren2022 – 2026At an avg of 25.5 per game, will cross 5,000 receiving yards at 209 games | 72 | |
| Rhamondre Stevenson2021 – 2026At an avg of 26.4 per game, will cross 5,000 receiving yards at 210 games | 79 | |
| James Conner2017 – 2025At an avg of 24.5 per game, will cross 5,000 receiving yards at 220 games | 108 |
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Method
- Box scores start in 1952, so 109 careers that began earlier aren't here.
- An active player who got to 5,000 receiving yards before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.