Running backs
This page collects profiles of running backs, including Christian McCaffrey, Adrian Peterson and Walter Payton. Each one covers where the player is from, the teams and competitions in the career, and the key numbers.
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Derrick Henry
A lively look at Derrick Henry’s rise from Yulee to Alabama, his Titans peak, Ravens chapter, playing style and life off the field.
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Saquon Barkley
A factual look at Saquon Barkley’s rise from Penn State to the Giants and Eagles, including his 2,000-yard season and Super Bowl win.
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Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs went from a difficult childhood in Tulsa to Alabama, the Raiders and the Packers, becoming an NFL rushing champion along the way.
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Walter Payton
Walter Payton’s story from Jackson State to Bears icon: career stats, MVP season, Super Bowl XX, playing style, family life and legacy.
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Adrian Peterson
A factual look at Adrian Peterson’s rise from Texas to Oklahoma to NFL MVP, including records, late-career stops and life off the field.
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Christian McCaffrey
A lively look at Christian McCaffrey’s path from Colorado and Stanford to the Panthers and 49ers, plus family, style, and key honors.