Ranking the 16 greatest running backs in NFL history

[dbackjon]

1- Jim Brown
2- Barry Sanders
3- Emmitt Smith
4- Eric Dickerson
5- LaDainian Tomlinson
6- Walter Payton
7- Earl Campbell
8- Marcus Allen
9- Tony Dorsett
10- Thurman Thomas
11- Curtis Martin
12- Adrian Peterson
13- Marshall Faulk
14- Franco Harris
15- O.J. Simpson
16- Gale Sayers

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[SuperHornet]

1. Dorsett....

[Gil Dobie]

Can't really argue with this list. although OJ should be higher based on performance on the field, not off the field.

[bluehenbillk]

Barry was the best I ever saw.

[CID1990]

I was always particular to Earl Campbell

i think he is ranked too low

[YoUDeeMan]

Not many pure smash mouth players listed.

When the game is on the line and you need a yard, I'd take John Riggins, Jim Brown, Larry Csonka, Bo Jackson, or The Fridge.

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

Not many pure smash mouth players listed.

When the game is on the line and you need a yard, I'd take John Riggins, Jim Brown, Larry Csonka, Bo Jackson, or The Fridge.

There haven't been many better athletes than this guy.