NFL Active Yards per Rushing Attempt Leaders
| Rank | Player (age), + - HOFer, Bold - Active | Y/A | Years | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michael Vick (31) | 7.2 | 2001-2011 | 2TM |
| 2. | Jamaal Charles (25) | 6.1 | 2008-2011 | kan |
| 3. | Donovan McNabb (35) | 5.6 | 1999-2011 | 3TM |
| 4. | Felix Jones (24) | 5.1 | 2008-2011 | dal |
| DeAngelo Williams (28) | 5.1 | 2006-2011 | car | |
| 6. | Jonathan Stewart (24) | 4.8 | 2008-2011 | car |
| Adrian Peterson (26) | 4.8 | 2007-2011 | min | |
| Pierre Thomas (27) | 4.8 | 2007-2011 | nor | |
| Derrick Ward (31) | 4.8 | 2004-2011 | 3TM | |
| LeSean McCoy (23) | 4.8 | 2009-2011 | phi | |
| Chris Johnson (26) | 4.8 | 2008-2011 | oti | |
| Darren McFadden (24) | 4.8 | 2008-2011 | rai | |
| 13. | Leon Washington (29) | 4.7 | 2006-2011 | 2TM |
| Mark Brunell (41) | 4.7 | 1994-2011 | 5TM | |
| Arian Foster (25) | 4.7 | 2009-2011 | htx | |
| 16. | Fred Jackson (30) | 4.6 | 2007-2011 | buf |
| Maurice Jones-Drew (26) | 4.6 | 2006-2011 | jax | |
| Michael Turner (29) | 4.6 | 2004-2011 | 2TM | |
| Frank Gore (28) | 4.6 | 2005-2011 | sfo | |
| Ahmad Bradshaw (25) | 4.6 | 2007-2011 | nyg | |
| Jeff Garcia (41) | 4.6 | 1999-2011 | 6TM | |
| Ray Rice (24) | 4.6 | 2008-2011 | rav | |
| 23. | Mewelde Moore (29) | 4.5 | 2004-2011 | 2TM |
| Brandon Jacobs (29) | 4.5 | 2005-2011 | nyg | |
| 25. | Larry Johnson (32) | 4.4 | 2003-2011 | 4TM |
| 26. | Ryan Grant (29) | 4.3 | 2007-2011 | gnb |
| Shonn Greene (26) | 4.3 | 2009-2011 | nyj | |
| LaDainian Tomlinson (32) | 4.3 | 2001-2011 | 2TM | |
| Reggie Bush (26) | 4.3 | 2006-2011 | 2TM | |
| Earnest Graham (31) | 4.3 | 2004-2011 | tam | |
| Steve Slaton (25) | 4.3 | 2008-2011 | 2TM | |
| Steven Jackson (28) | 4.3 | 2004-2011 | ram | |
| 33. | Ronnie Brown (30) | 4.2 | 2005-2011 | 2TM |
| Peyton Hillis (25) | 4.2 | 2008-2011 | 2TM | |
| Maurice Morris (32) | 4.2 | 2002-2011 | 2TM | |
| Michael Bush (27) | 4.2 | 2008-2011 | rai | |
| Kevin Faulk (35) | 4.2 | 1999-2011 | nwe | |
| Matt Forte (26) | 4.2 | 2008-2011 | chi | |
| Chris Wells (23) | 4.2 | 2009-2011 | crd | |
| 40. | Sammy Morris (34) | 4.1 | 2000-2011 | 4TM |
| Rashard Mendenhall (24) | 4.1 | 2008-2011 | pit | |
| Marion Barber (28) | 4.1 | 2005-2011 | 2TM | |
| Ricky Williams (34) | 4.1 | 1999-2011 | 3TM | |
| Willis McGahee (30) | 4.1 | 2004-2011 | 3TM | |
| Knowshon Moreno (24) | 4.1 | 2009-2011 | den | |
| Chester Taylor (32) | 4.1 | 2002-2011 | 4TM | |
| Joseph Addai (28) | 4.1 | 2006-2011 | clt | |
| 48. | BenJarvus Green-Ellis (26) | 4.0 | 2008-2011 | nwe |
| Marshawn Lynch (25) | 4.0 | 2007-2011 | 2TM | |
| Thomas Jones (33) | 4.0 | 2000-2011 | 5TM |