Fastest to 5,000 rushing yards by an NFL quarterback, among active players
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Lamar Jackson’s record is safe for now. The closest active quarterback, Jayden Daniels, would need 70 a game over his next 51 games. Josh Allen got to 5,000 rushing yards this season in 134 games, 4th fastest.
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- Jayden Daniels
- Lamar Jackson
- Justin Fields
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson2018 – 2023 | 82 | |
| Jayden Daniels2024 – 2026At an avg of 49 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 104 games | 30 | |
| Justin Fields2021 – 2026At an avg of 34 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 122 games | 60 | |
| Josh Allen2018 – 2026 | 134 | |
| Kyler Murray2019 – 2026At an avg of 31 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 146 games | 93 | |
| Jalen Hurts2020 – 2026At an avg of 20.5 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 163 games | 97 | |
| Deshaun Watson2017 – 2026At an avg of 24.9 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 187 games | 81 | |
| Marcus Mariota2015 – 2026At an avg of 28.5 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 190 games | 102 | |
| Justin Herbert2020 – 2026At an avg of 29.5 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 208 games | 103 | |
| Tyrod Taylor2011 – 2026At an avg of 20.5 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 218 games | 92 |
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Method
- Box scores start in 1950, so 57 careers that began earlier aren't here.
- An active player who got to 5,000 rushing yards before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.