Sando: A Look At Where Steven Jackson Stands

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
A look at where Steven Jackson stands

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By Mike Sando


Most Yards Rushing/Receiving Since 2004
Rk. Player Touches Yds.
1 S.Jackson 2,802 13,459
2 L.Tomlinson 2,536 12,311
3 F.Gore 2,226 11,470
4 R.Wayne 827 11,159
5 L.Fitzgerald 780 10,468
Source: ESPN Stats & Information

No NFL player has more offensive touches or yards from scrimmage since 2004 than the St. Louis Rams' Steven Jackson.

That is both good and bad for the Rams' career rushing leader.

Jackson, who plans to void his contract to become a free agent March 12, has accomplished a great deal since entering the NFL as the 24th player chosen in the 2004 draft. He also has high miles as his 30th birthday approaches in July, raising questions about how much longer he can produce.

The two charts show where Jackson ranks in scrimmage yards and rushing yards over the course of his career. Note that NFC West rivals Frank Gore and Larry Fitzgerald also rank among the top five in scrimmage yards over the same period.

Separately, Jackson's rushing total (10,135) is easily best among players who also entered the NFL in 2004. Michael Turner (7,338), Willie Parker (5,378), Julius Jones (5,068) and Kevin Jones (3,176) trail him on that list.

Jackson ranks 26th on the NFL's all-time rushing list after posting his eighth consecutive season with at least 1,000 yards rushing. He needs 509 yards to overtake Ricky Watters for 20th. He needs 1,561 yards to overtake Fred Taylor for 15th. He needs 2,145 yards to overtake former teammate and Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk for 10th on the list.

Jackson would need 3,550 yards to overtake LaDainian Tomlinson for fifth.


Most Rushing Yards Since 2004
Rank Player Team* Rushes Yards Avg. TD Rushes/Fumble
1 Steven Jackson STL 2,395 10,135 4.2 56 140.9
2 LaDainian Tomlinson NYJ 2,150 9,120 4.2 108 165.4
3 Adrian Peterson MIN 1,754 8,849 5.1 76 76.3
4 Frank Gore SF 1,911 8,839 4.6 51 73.5
5 Thomas Jones KC 2,179 8,700 4.0 56 155.6
6 Willis McGahee DEN 1,957 8,097 4.1 63 78.3
7 Michael Turner ATL 1,639 7,338 4.5 66 102.4
8 Maurice Jones-Drew JAC 1,570 7,268 4.6 64 112.1
9 Chris Johnson TEN 1,463 6,888 4.7 44 121.9
10 Clinton Portis WAS 1,667 6,824 4.1 46 98.1
* Most recent team listed

[Vinnie25]

Those are Hall Of Fame numbers right there