Bo Jackson averaged 5.4 yards per carry over his NFL career. He played for the Los Angeles Raiders from 1987 to 1990, showcasing his explosive running ability and athleticism. This impressive average reflects his skill as a dual-sport athlete, excelling in both football and Baseball.
Ladainian Tomlinson's average yards per carry in 2006 was 5.2.
5.2 yards
In the 2009 season, Parker had 98 rushing attempts for 389 yards for an average per carry of 4.0 yards.
8.98
In the NFL, that is Michael Vick of the 2006 Atlanta Falcons who rushed for 1039 yards on 123 attempts for an 8.45 yard per carry average and Beattie Feathers of the 1934 Chicago Bears who rushed for 1004 yards on 119 carries for a 8.44 yard per carry average.
Rushing Yards 18,355 - Average 4.2 yards per carry - Rushing TDs 174
{| ! colspan="2" | Highest Average Gain, Season (Qualifiers) 8.45 Michael Vick, Atlanta, 2006 (123-1,039) 8.44 - Beattie Feathers, Chi. Bears, 1934 (119-1,004) 7.98 Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia 1990 (118-942) | |}
If you completed 46 yards in 10 carries that is 46/10 = 4.6 yards per carry
Reggie Bush - 8.7 yards per carry (2005). 200 carries for 1740 yards. Nope. Greg Pruitt-1971. The answer is Greg Pruitt of the 1971 Oklahoma Sooners who carried 178 times for 1665 yards and a 9.4 average.
Walter Payton #34 (1975-1987) 16,726 yards 110 Touchdowns Average 4.4 yards per carry
Barry Sanders. Sanders had 3063 career rushing attempts for an average of 5.0 yards per attempt.
Emmit Smith