The National Football League (NFL) is the highest professional American football league in the United States. One of the most important facets of the game is rushing yards, which refers to the amount of yards covered by an offensive player running with the ball. The NFL keeps track of the career rushing yards of its players, and there are some truly impressive top performers in this category. Here is a list of the NFL career rushing yards leaders.

1. Emmitt Smith: With 18,355 rushing yards, Emmitt Smith is considered by many to be the greatest running back in NFL history. Smith played for 15 seasons, 13 of which were with the Dallas Cowboys. During his career, he won three Super Bowl championships with the Cowboys and was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times. Smith was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

2. Walter Payton: Walter Payton, also known as ‘Sweetness,’ played for 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. He retired in 1987 with 16,726 career rushing yards, which was then a league record. Payton was selected to nine Pro Bowls and won an MVP award in 1977. In 1999, Payton was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

3. Barry Sanders: Barry Sanders played for the Detroit Lions for 10 seasons, retiring in 1998 with 15,269 career rushing yards. Sanders was a 10-time Pro Bowler and won an MVP award in 1997. He was known for his elusive running style, which made it difficult for defenders to tackle him. Sanders was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

4. Frank Gore: Frank Gore is still an active player, currently playing for the New York Jets. Gore has played for over 15 seasons, and has accumulated 16,000 rushing yards so far. He started his career with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played for ten seasons, before moving to the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, and the Buffalo Bills. Gore has been selected to five Pro Bowls.

5. Adrian Peterson: Adrian Peterson is another active player who currently plays for the Detroit Lions. Peterson has played for over 14 seasons, starting his career with the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson has 14,820 career rushing yards so far, and has been selected to seven Pro Bowls. He was named the NFL MVP in 2011.

6. Eric Dickerson: Eric Dickerson played for 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and the Atlanta Falcons. Dickerson retired in 1993 with 13,259 career rushing yards. He was selected to six Pro Bowls and won an MVP award in 1986. Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.

7. Jerome Bettis: Jerome Bettis, also known as ‘The Bus,’ played for 13 seasons, ten of which were with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bettis retired in 2006 with 13,662 career rushing yards. He won a Super Bowl championship with the Steelers and was selected to six Pro Bowls. Bettis was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

8. LaDainian Tomlinson: LaDainian Tomlinson played for 11 seasons, primarily with the San Diego Chargers. He retired in 2012 with 13,684 career rushing yards. Tomlinson was a five-time Pro Bowler and won an MVP award in 2006. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

These are just some of the top career rushing yard leaders the NFL has produced over the years. These players have shown that hard work, dedication, and perseverance can lead to an excellent career in professional football. While they may have retired, their legacy lives on and will continue to inspire future generations of football players.

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