Jim Brown

Jim Brown's 5.22 yards per carry average remains the highest in NFL history for any running back with 1,000+ carries, achieved across just 9 seasons. He rushed for 12,312 yards and 106 touchdowns, leading the league in rushing 8 of 9 years—a rate unmatched by #3 Lawrence Taylor or any other position player. His 3 NFL MVP awards (1957, 1958, 1965) and a 237-yard game in 1961 highlight a dominance that ended with his retirement at age 29, cementing a legacy as the greatest pure runner.