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NFL Power Rankings: 30 Best Running Backs of All-Time

By Bryce Olin

Nov 7, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) breaks away from Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (59) during the fourth quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Redskins 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) breaks away from Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (59) during the fourth quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Redskins 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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14. Marcus Allen

Marcus Allen wasn’t one of the best rushers the game has seen, but he played the position for 16 seasons, which is just about impossible to do as a running back.

Allen only rushed for more than 1,000 yards in only three of those 16 seasons, but he proved his worth as a dual-threat back and a pass-catcher out of the backfield.

In 1985, Allen led the league in yards-from-scrimmage with 2,314 yards, a league-leading 1,759 rushing yards and 555 receiving yards.

Next: 13. Thurman Thomas

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