Fastest to 5,000 rushing yards by an NFL running back, among active players
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Eric Dickerson’s record is safe for now. The closest active running back, Bucky Irving, would need 308 a game over his next 8 games.
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- Bijan Robinson
- Eric Dickerson
- Jahmyr Gibbs
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Dickerson1983 – 1985 | 45 | |
| Bijan Robinson2023 – 2026At an avg of 99 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 63 games | 60 | |
| Jahmyr Gibbs2023 – 2026At an avg of 89 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 64 games | 57 | |
| Bucky Irving2024 – 2026At an avg of 77 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 69 games | 36 | |
| De'Von Achane2023 – 2026At an avg of 82 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 70 games | 47 | |
| Kyren Williams2022 – 2026At an avg of 70 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 71 games | 62 | |
| Kenneth Walker III2022 – 2026At an avg of 84 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 73 games | 66 | |
| James Cook2022 – 2026 | 74 | |
| Breece Hall2022 – 2026At an avg of 67 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 81 games | 60 | |
| J.K. Dobbins2020 – 2026At an avg of 56 per game, will cross 5,000 rushing yards at 86 games | 56 |
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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 rushing yards before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.