{"id":688,"date":"2024-09-21T05:11:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T09:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/?p=688"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:10:23","slug":"tennessee-titans-top-5-running-backs-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/2024\/09\/tennessee-titans-top-5-running-backs-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Oilers\/Tennessee Titans Top 5 Running Backs of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(last updated on January 24, 2026)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tennessee Titans’ history is a rich tapestry that stretches back to the 1960s when they played in the American Football League in Texas<\/a>. The franchise, now based in Nashville, had its humble beginnings in Houston, Texas, in 1960 as the Oilers. With 66 football seasons, the Titans\/Oilers team has seen a parade of outstanding runners grace their backfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post will examine each standout player\u2019s accomplishments, impact, and legacy. Their contributions helped shape the Tennessee Titans\u2019 identity and cemented their place among the greatest running backs in team history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following regular-season criteria will be examined to select the quintet of the franchise\u2019s greatest running backs: rushing yards, overall touchdowns, receptions, and awards while with the team. Secondly, if applicable, we will look at playoff numbers with the club, what stats they may have had in the league while not a member of the subject franchise, and any other circumstances or events warranting consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Best Running Backs in Titans History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans have provided thrills for fans for almost seven decades, and a big part of their success is the production and identity of their running game. Spanning the franchise’s existence, we present the backs deemed the cream of the crop for making their team better … the greatest running backs for the Oilers\/Titans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tEddie George<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\n\n\n \n

\n \n Edward Nathan George\n \n <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tPosition<\/strong>: RB\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n

6-3<\/span>, 235lb<\/span> (190cm, 106kg) <\/p>\n\n\n

\n Born:<\/strong> \n \n\t\tSeptember 24<\/a>, 1973\n \n \n in Philadelphia, PA<\/a><\/span>\n \n<\/span> (Age: 50-358d)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

College<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tOhio St.<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t (College Stats<\/a>)\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>

Weighted Career AV (100-95-…)<\/a>:<\/strong> 76 (519th overall since 1960)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High School<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tAbington<\/a> (PA<\/a>), \n\t\n\t\tFork Union Military Academy<\/a> (VA<\/a>)\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft<\/strong>: Houston Oilers<\/a> in the 1st round (14th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n

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