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Even though the running back can be a short-lived position in the\u00a0NFL, running backs command a solid ground game and produce a lot of yards and touchdowns for offenses.<\/p>\n

The running back position is a very hit-or-miss position, a team needs the correct amount of protection to see their running back succeed whether he is an All-Pro or an average performer.<\/p>\n

However, some running backs who entered the league and looked like busts, but eventually found the right momentum at the right time.\u00a0 It may have taken some more than a year of NFL experience to turn the gears on and become superstars, helping propel them to eradicate the \u201cbust\u201d label.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 NFL running backs who looked like busts but became Superstars.<\/p>\n

Reggie Bush, was once a Heisman Trophy-winning running back from the University of Southern California- before the NCAA took his trophy away.\u00a0 He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints second overall in the 2006\u00a0NFL draft.\u00a0 Despite a slow start in the Big Easy, Bush did produce points for the Saints and helped the team win Super Bowl 44, over the Indianapolis Colts.\u00a0 After an injury-riddled 2010 season, Bush was traded to the Miami Dolphins, where he had two extreme seasons including a 1,000-yard rushing season in 2011.<\/p>\n

In 2013, Bush signed with the Lions where he had his second 1,000-yard rushing season until 2014 when he was outshined by fellow running back Joique Bell.\u00a0 Bush spent two more seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills, respectively, before retiring in 2017.\u00a0 Was Bush a bust?\u00a0 The answer is- not at all.\u00a0 He had some great moments with the Saints, Dolphins, and one good season in Detroit, and got to be a part of a Super Bowl-winning team.\u00a0 Bush is currently an analyst on Fox\u2019s college football team.<\/p>\n

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Harvey Williams<\/h2>\n
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6 Sep 1998: Running back Harvey Williams #22 of the Oakland Raiders in action during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 28-8. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr \/Allsport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many of you may not know who Harvey Williams was.\u00a0 Williams was a running back who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs 21st overall in the 1991 NFL Draft, with high expectations he would fit into head coach Marty Schottenheimer\u2019s strong running game.\u00a0 Williams never found his footing in Kansas City as Barry Word and Christian Okoye had the upper hand over Williams for playing time.\u00a0 Williams\u2019s time to shine came in 1994 when he signed with the Los Angeles Raiders and had 983 rushing yards.\u00a0 He followed that up with a 1,114 rushing-yard season with the Raiders when they returned to Oakland in 1995.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, Williams never saw the same success he had after his first two years as a Raider.\u00a0 He fell back to earth with 997 rushing yards for his final three seasons in the league.\u00a0 But hey, Williams managed to make a name for himself with the Raiders after a couple of years of playing behind Word and Okoye, in Kansas City.<\/p>\n

Derrick Henry<\/h2>\n
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE \u2013 JANUARY 07: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When\u00a0Derrick Henry\u00a0was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2016, the team thought he was going to dominate right away.\u00a0 However, he only rushed for 1,234 yards in his first two seasons in the league.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t until 2018 when Henry had his first 1,000 rushing-yard season and didn\u2019t look back.\u00a0 In 2019, Henry earned his first Rushing title and his first\u00a0Pro Bowl\u00a0nod as the Titans reached the AFC Championship game before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs.\u00a0 In 2020, Henry rushed for 2,027 yards and became the first running back to achieve that feat since Adrian Peterson did so back in 2012 as well as became the eighth running back in the NFL to join the 2,000-yard club.<\/p>\n

After suffering a Jones Fracture that sidelined him in 2021, Henry continued his dominance on the ground for two more seasons in Tennessee.\u00a0 In 2024, Henry signed a two-year $16 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens and looks to bring his strong and fearsome rushing attack to the AFC North.\u00a0 Be very afraid of Steelers, Browns, and Bengals fans.<\/p>\n

Ricky Williams<\/h2>\n
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JACKSONVILLE, FL \u2013 AUGUST 21: Ricky Williams #34 of the Miami Dolphins runs for yardage during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on August 21, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ricky Williams was a sensation at the University of Texas, where he earned the Heisman Trophy in 1998 with over 2,327 rushing yards in his senior season.\u00a0 This drew the attention of the New Orleans Saints in 1999, who at the time traded away all of their draft picks to Washington, just to move up and draft Williams fifth overall in the first round of the NFL Draft.\u00a0 Williams had two 1,000 rushing-yard seasons in New Orleans but had a very tough rookie year with 884 rushing yards and dealt with injuries as well.\u00a0 In 2002, Williams was traded to the Miami Dolphins and rushed for 1,853 yards and earned his first and only Pro Bowl nod of his career.<\/p>\n

In 2004, Williams was contemplating retirement after he failed a couple of drug tests and was facing a $650,000 fine and a four-game suspension from the NFL.\u00a0 Williams returned to action in 2005 but was suspended indefinitely in 2006 for failing a fourth drug test.\u00a0 Williams found a way around the suspension by playing one season for the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL before returning to the Dolphins in 2007.\u00a0 Williams had one more 1,000 rushing-yard season in 2009, signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2011, and retired after the 2011 season.\u00a0 Williams is also a member of the 10,000 rushing yard club.<\/p>\n

Ryan Mathews<\/h2>\n
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BALTIMORE, MD \u2013 NOVEMBER 30: Running back Ryan Mathews #24 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 30, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After Ladamian Tomlinson signed with the New York Jets, the San Diego Chargers needed a new running back to fill Tomlinson\u2019s legacy.\u00a0 Ryan Mathews was drafted 12th overall in 2010 with hopes he would replicate what Tomlinson accomplished.\u00a0 Mathews played in 12 games, had 678 rushing yards, and scored seven rushing touchdowns.\u00a0 In 2011, Mathews rushed for 1,091 rushing yards, scored six touchdowns, and caught 50 receptions for 455 yards.\u00a0 Mathews earned his first and only Pro Bowl nod that same season.\u00a0 Mathews suffered a broken right clavicle during a preseason game in 2012 and was out until week three of that season.<\/p>\n

Mathews rushed for 707 rushing yards and scored one touchdown that season.\u00a0 Mathews had one more 1,000-yard season in 2013 as he rushed for 1,255 yards and scored six touchdowns.\u00a0 Mathews finished his NFL career with two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.\u00a0 Mathews may not have been a superstar like Tomlinson, but he did provide a good running game for the Chargers in the early 2010s.\u00a0 Mathews was also a fan of Tomlinson and wore 21 at Fresno State honoring the Pro Football Hall of Famer.<\/p>\n

Michael Turner<\/h2>\n
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NEW ORLEANS, LA \u2013 NOVEMBER 11: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons is chased by a helmetless Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 11, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Wesley Hitt\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When Michael Tuner came into the NFL in 2004, he was mostly a backup and a rotational back for the San Diego Chargers as Ladamian Tomlinson was the starter for the Bolts.\u00a0 Turner never saw much action during his first four seasons in San Diego as he rushed for 1,257 yards during that span and had 502 rushing yards in 2006.\u00a0 In 2008, the Atlanta Falcons took a chance on Turner and signed him to a six-year $34.5 million deal.\u00a0 The Falcons were rewarded very well as Turner had his first 1,000-yard season with 1,699 rushing yards and scored 17 rushing touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Turner also made two Pro Bowls during his tenure in Atlanta and was an explosive running back in the Falcons\u2019 offense with the help of Matt Ryan feeding him the ball.\u00a0 Sometimes a change of scenery, for an NFL running back, can turn an average performer into a game-changing star for an NFL team.<\/p>\n

Mark Ingram II<\/h2>\n
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA \u2013 OCTOBER 16: Mark Ingram II #22 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball between Chidobe Awuzie #22 and Germaine Pratt #57 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Caesars Superdome on October 16, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ingram is the son of former New York Giants wide receiver Mark Ingram Sr.\u00a0Ingram had a very strong collegiate career at the University of Alabama where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2009.\u00a0 Ingram was drafted by the New Orleans Saints 28th overall in 2011.\u00a0 Ingram\u2019s start in the Big Easy was pretty slow, as he only had one season where he topped over 900 rushing yards.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t until 2016 that Ingram II had his first 1,000 rushing-yard season with 1,043 yards and scored six rushing touchdowns.\u00a0 Ingram\u2019s best statistical season came in 2017 where he rushed for 1,124 yards and scored 12 rushing touchdowns and helped the Saints reach the playoffs.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the Saints were knocked out of the NFC Divisional round by the Minnesota Vikings thanks to the Minneapolis Miracle.<\/p>\n

Ingram had one more 1,000 rushing yard season with the Baltimore Ravens in 2019 where he helped the team earn a 14-2 record and the one-seed to the AFC playoffs.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the Ravens were knocked out of the playoffs thanks to the Tennessee Titans.\u00a0 Ingram later bounced around the league with the Houston Texans and one last stint with the Saints all in 2021 and 2022 before Ingram retired after the 2022 season.\u00a0 Sometimes patience is all you need in order to succeed.<\/p>\n

Melvin Gordon III<\/h2>\n
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA \u2013 OCTOBER 17: Melvin Gordon III #25 of the Denver Broncos participates in warmups prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gordon III was an explosive and electric running back during his collegiate years at the University of Wisconsin where he rushed for 2,587 yards, during his senior season, with the Badgers.\u00a0 The San Diego Chargers, who needed a new running back after Ryan Mathews left for the Philadelphia Eagles, drafted Gordon III 15th overall in the 2015 NFL draft.\u00a0 Gordon\u2019s NFL career had a slow start, as he rushed for 641 yards, scored no touchdowns, fumbled the ball six times, and lost four of those fumbles in his rookie year.\u00a0 Gordon III then had the gears churning as he rushed for 997 yards and scored 10 touchdowns in his sophomore season in the league.\u00a0 Gordon III got things going in 2017 when he rushed for 1,105 yards and scored eight rushing touchdowns in the Chargers\u2019 first season in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Gordon signed a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos in 2020 and had two 900 rushing-yard seasons during his time in the Mile High city.\u00a0 Gordon has since bounced around the league with a stint on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad in 2022 and was with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023.\u00a0 Gordon is currently a free agent as of March 2024, only time will tell whether he returns to another team for his 10th season in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Thomas Jones<\/h2>\n
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CHICAGO \u2013 DECEMBER 18: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the Chicago Bears carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field on December 18, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Falcons 16-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thomas Jones had a very slow start to his NFL career after he was drafted in the first round by the Arizona Cardinals back in 2000.\u00a0 Jones rushed for 1,264 yards during his three seasons in the desert.\u00a0 Jones then was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he split the workload with Michael Pittman during his time in central Florida.\u00a0 In 2004, Jones signed with the Chicago Bears where his career began to take off.\u00a0 Jones had three 900-plus rushing yard seasons in the Windy City and helped lead the Bears to Super Bowl 41 before the team ultimately lost to the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n

Jones was then traded to the New York Jets where he had three 1,000 rushing yard seasons with \u201cGang-Green\u201d and helped them reach the AFC Championship game before falling to the Indianapolis Colts.\u00a0 Jones finished his NFL career with two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and retired as a member of the 10,000 rushing-yard club.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Andre Swift<\/h2>\n
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON \u2013 DECEMBER 18: D\u2019Andre Swift #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Swift had a slow start to his career, in the NFL, after he was drafted in the second round by the Detroit Lions in 2020.\u00a0 Swift shared a backfield with Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson during his rookie season.\u00a0 Swift scored eight rushing touchdowns his rookie season and had two receiving touchdowns, but would\u2019ve had a third receiving touchdown if he hadn\u2019t dropped a game-winner against the Chicago Bears that year.\u00a0 In 2021, Swift rushed for 617 yards, caught 62 receptions for 452 yards, and scored two receiving touchdowns.\u00a0 Swift admitted he played with a high ankle sprain and a separated shoulder during his 2022 season, as he rushed for 542 yards and scored five rushing touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Swift was traded from the Lions to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 and Swift didn\u2019t look back.\u00a0 Swift played in 16 games for the Eagles, rushed for 1,049 yards, and scored five rushing touchdowns, as he shared the workload with Rashaad Penny, Boston Scott, and Kenneth Gainwell.\u00a0 Swift also earned his first Pro Bowl nod for his valiant efforts on the field.\u00a0 Swift signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears in the 2024 offseason.\u00a0 Will he replicate his amazing 2023 season?\u00a0 We\u2019ll just have to wait and see!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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