Eric Dickerson
Record Rams (1984) · 1984
Dickerson's elite Athleticism (96) and elite Peak Dominance (95) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
1983
1,808 rushing yards as a rookie — set the rookie rushing record
1983, 1984, 1986, 1988
4 titles — set the single-season record (2,105 yards) in 1984
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
6 selections — the fastest back the game had ever seen
1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988
5 selections — set the single-season rushing record (2,105 yards)
Signature Moments
2,105 Rushing Yards — The Single-Season Record
Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards in 1984 — the single-season rushing record that has stood for over 40 years. He did it in his second season, at 24 years old, with a smooth upright running style and devastating speed.
The single-season rushing record. Forty years and counting. Nobody has broken it. Eric Dickerson's 1984 season is the gold standard for running backs.
The Goggles — The Most Iconic Look in Football
Dickerson wore distinctive Oakley goggles that became his trademark. Combined with his upright running style and long strides, he was the most visually recognizable running back in NFL history. The goggles became a fashion statement.
The goggles. The smooth stride. The speed. Eric Dickerson looked like a sprinter playing running back — because that's essentially what he was.
Career Numbers
Career Rush Yards
13259
Career Rush TDs
90
Career Rush Attempts
2996
Career YPC
4.4
Rush Yards/Game
3rd all-time
90.8
100-Yard Games
54
20+ Yard Runs
68
Career First Downs
594
Longest Run
85
Single-Season Rush Yards
1984 — NFL single-season record
2105
Career Fumbles
55
Pro Bowl Selections
6
Games Played
11 seasons
146
Season Stats · Record Rams (1984)
Engine Attributes
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