Eric Dickerson Hall of Fame NFL

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Eric Dickerson

Inducted:
1999

Eric Dickerson NFL Hall of Fame

Player Stats 

6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
220 lb (100 kg)

Born: 
September 2, 1960
Sealy, Texas, U.S.

Position: 
Running back

College:
SMU (1979–1982)

Eric Dickerson was a record-breaking, smooth-striding force who dominated NFL backfields throughout the 1980s. Drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1983, Dickerson burst onto the scene with a rookie-record 1,808 rushing yards and followed it up with a still-standing NFL single-season record of 2,105 yards in 1984.

Known for his upright running style, long strides, and trademark goggles, Dickerson made running look effortless. He led the league in rushing four times and was a six-time Pro Bowler during his 11-year career with the Rams, Colts, Raiders, and Falcons. He finished with 13,259 rushing yards and 90 total touchdowns, often carrying entire offenses on his back.

Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and remains one of the most naturally gifted and productive running backs in NFL history.

Dickerson's Awards and Honors

  • 6× Pro Bowl selection (1983–1986, 1987, 1989)
  • 5× First-Team All-Pro (1983–1986, 1987)
  • 4× NFL rushing yards leader (1983, 1984, 1986, 1988)
  • Los Angeles Rams No. 29 retired
  • Named to NFL 1980s All-Decade Team and NFL 100 All-Time Team

NFL Records

    • Most rushing yards in a season: 2,105
    • Most rushing yards in a season by a rookie: 1,808
    • Most rushing yards in a playoff game: 248
    • NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1986)
    • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1983)
    • NFL rushing touchdowns co-leader (1984)
    • NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
    • NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team

    NFL Teams

    Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987)
    Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991)
    Los Angeles Raiders (1992)
    Atlanta Falcons (1993)

    NFL Draft:
    1983: 1st round, 2nd pick
    Los Angeles Rams

    Number Worn:
    29

    NFL Stats

    Seasons:
    11 (1983–1993)
    Games Played:
    146
    Rushing Yards:
    13,259
    Rushing Touchdowns:
    90
    Carries:
    2,996
    Yards per Carry:
    4.4
    Receptions:
    281
    Receiving Yards:
    2,137
    Receiving Touchdowns:
    6
    Total Yards from Scrimmage:
    15,396
    Total Touchdowns:
    96