{"id":721,"date":"2024-11-15T17:11:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/?p=721"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:59:19","slug":"seattle-seahawks-top-5-running-backs-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/2024\/11\/seattle-seahawks-top-5-running-backs-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Seattle Seahawks Top 5 Running Backs of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(last updated on February 12, 2026)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seattle Seahawks’ history is a rich tapestry that stretches back to the 1976 when they played in the American Football Conference<\/a>. The franchise has had multiple stadiums it has called home, but one constant has been its fanbase, the “12th Man,” and an enduring running game with a stable of backs that have given defensive coordinators nightmares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us to examine the best running backs’ accomplishments, impact, and legacy in the Seattle Seahawks franchise’s history. This journey will remind us of their significant contributions to shaping the franchise’s identity and solidifying 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 Seahawks History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The selection pool gathers talent from the last half century, stretching back to the club’s early expansion seasons in the mid-1970s. No matter what the decade, the franchise has always seemed willing to run the ball and has had a knack for finding the talent to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tChris Warren<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\n\n\n \n

\n \n Christopher Collins Warren Jr.\n \n <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

6-2<\/span>, 228lb<\/span> (188cm, 103kg) <\/p>\n\n\n

\n Born:<\/strong> \n \n\t\tJanuary 24<\/a>, 1968\n \n \n in Silver Spring, MD<\/a><\/span>\n \n<\/span> (Age: 56-240d)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

College<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tVirginia<\/a>, \n\t\n\t\tFerrum<\/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> 60 (1071st overall since 1960)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High School<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tRobinson Secondary School<\/a> (VA<\/a>)\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft<\/strong>: Seattle Seahawks<\/a> in the 4th round (89th overall) of the 1990 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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