Barry Sanders Career Yards
Barry Sanders is known as one of the greatest running backs to have ever played in the National Football League (NFL). During his impressive ten-year career (1989–1998), Sanders was a four-time All-Pro selection, three-time rushing champion, and won the 1997 NFL Most Valuable Player Award. But, arguably his greatest achievement was his outstanding career total of 15,269 yards rushing. Here’s how he got there:
Season-by-season Yards
- 1989 – 1,470 yards
- 1990 – 1,304 yards
- 1991 – 1,548 yards
- 1992 – 1,883 yards
- 1993 – 1,115 yards
- 1994 – 1,883 yards
- 1995 – 1,500 yards
- 1996 – 1,553 yards
- 1997 – 2,053 yards
- 1998 – 1,491 yards
Career Totals
With 15,269 yards in 10 seasons, Sanders averaged 1,526 yards per season. He had 5 seasons of over 1,500 yards and 2 seasons over 2,000 yards. His total ranks third on the all-time list of rushing yards behind only Emmitt Smith (18,355) and Walter Payton (16,726).
His accomplishments over his 10 season career are undoubtedly remarkable, with the 1997 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award, 1997 Bert Bell Award, AP NFL MVP Award, and the 1989 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
Conclusion
Barry Sanders retired from the NFL after the 1998 season with a total of 15,269 rushing yards. Sanders was a unique talent who played with an unmatched intensity, vision, and strength. His career accomplishments will most likely stand for years to come, cementing him as an all-time great.
