The Most Rookie Rushing Yards in NFL History

• Team: Los Angeles Rams
• Stats: 390 rushing attempts, 4.6 yards per carry, 113 rushing yards per game, 18 rushing Touchdowns
• Year: 1983

Eric Dickerson's rookie year in the NFL was in 1983. He was selected as the 2nd overall pick in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. During his rookie season, Dickerson had a spectacular year, rushing for a record-setting 1,808 yards. This still stands as the single season rushing record for a rookie.

His performance earned him numerous accolades, including the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and a Pro Bowl selection. Eric Dickerson's rookie year is considered one of the most impressive debut seasons by a running back in NFL history.

• Team: New Orleans Saints
• Stats: 378 rushing attempts, 4.4 yards per carry, 104.6 rushing yards per game, 13 rushing Touchdowns
• Year: 1981

George Rogers, a talented running back, was selected as the 1st overall pick in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. During his rookie season, he rushed for 1,674 yards, which was a rookie rushing record at the time.

Rogers' impressive performance as a rookie earned him the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, and he was selected for the Pro Bowl. His rookie season was a significant highlight in his career, and he went on to have a successful NFL career with the Saints and later the Washington Football Team.

• Team: Dallas Cowboys
• Stats: 322 rushing attempts, 5.1 yards per carry, 108.7 rushing yards per game, 15 rushing Touchdowns
• Year: 2016

Ezekiel Elliott's rookie NFL season took place in 2016. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as the 4th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

During his rookie year Elliott was remarkable, rushing for 1,631 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns on the ground. He led the NFL in rushing yardsand earned numerous accolades, including the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and a Pro Bowl selection. Zeke's inaugural campaign was one of the most impressive debut seasons by a running back in recent NFL history.

• Team: Washington Football Team
• Stats: 335 rushing attempts, 4.8 yards per carry, 100.8 rushing yards per game, 13 rushing Touchdowns
• Year: 2012

Alfred Morris had an impressive rookie NFL season in 2012. He was drafted by the Washington Football Team (formerly known as the Washington Redskins) in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. During his rookie year, Morris emerged as the team's starting running back and had a standout season. He rushed for 1,613 yards and scored 13 touchdowns on the ground, earning a Pro Bowl selection and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Morris' rookie season was particularly noteworthy for his success as a late-round draft pick and his contribution to the team's offense. His performance helped solidify his place in the NFL and set the stage for a successful career in the league.

• Team: St.Louis Cardinals
• Stats: 331 rushing attempts, 4.8 yards per carry, 100.3 rushing yards per game, 8 rushing Touchdowns
• Year: 1979

Ottis Anderson's rookie NFL season was in 1979. He was selected in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals). During his rookie year, Anderson made an immediate impact as a running back. He rushed for 1,605 yards and scored eight touchdowns on the ground, earning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Ottis Anderson's successful rookie season was the beginning of a productive NFL career that spanned several years with the Cardinals and later with the New York Giants. He was a key contributor to the Giants' Super Bowl XXV victory during the 1990 season.