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LaDainian Tomlinson

Chargers MVP (2006) · 2006

5'11"
221 lbs
2001 Pick #5 (San Diego)
2001-2011
San Diego ChargersNew York Jets
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
86/99
Generational

Tomlinson's elite Peak Dominance (92) and elite Athleticism (90) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
36/99
Contender
MVPs (1) +10Pro Bowl (5) +6All-Pro (3) +9OPOY (2) +10

Scouting Report

Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data

Vision92
Speed90
Elusiveness88
Receiving88
Stamina88
Durability82
Power78
Pass Blocking72

Trophy Case

MVP

2006

28 rushing TDs and 31 total TDs — both single-season NFL records

2×OPOY

2006, 2007

2× OPOY — 4,200+ total yards across 2006–07

2×Rushing Champion

2006, 2007

2 titles — 28 rushing TDs in 2006 set the NFL record

5×Pro Bowl

2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

5 selections — 'LT' was the complete package at RB

3×All-Pro First Team

2004, 2006, 2007

3 selections — the most complete RB of the 2000s

Signature Moments

31 Touchdowns — The Single-Season Record

2006 Season·vs vs Entire NFL

LT scored 31 touchdowns in 2006 — 28 rushing and 3 receiving — breaking the record. He also rushed for 1,815 yards and won MVP. The most prolific scoring season by a non-QB in NFL history.

Thirty-one touchdowns in one season. He scored more often than most teams' entire offenses.

The Visor and the Glide — LT's Style

2001-2011·vs vs Everyone

Tomlinson's dark visor and graceful running style made him one of the most recognizable players in football. He glided, finding holes with patience and exploding through them with burst. Poetry in cleats.

LT ran like water flows through rocks — the most graceful power back in NFL history.

Career Numbers

Career Rush Yards

13684

Career Rush TDs

145

Career Rush Attempts

3174

Career YPC

4.3

Rush Yards/Game

80.5

Career Total TDs

162

Career Receptions

624

Career Rec Yards

4772

Career Rec TDs

17

20+ Yard Runs

72

Career First Downs

699

Longest Run

85

Single-Season Rush TDs

2006 — NFL single-season record

28

Career Fumbles

Elite ball security for volume

31

Career Pass TDs

Also threw 7 career TD passes

7

Pro Bowl Selections

5

Games Played

11 seasons

170

Verified Feb 2026

Season Stats · Chargers MVP (2006)

Rushing TDsPro Football Reference
28
Rushing YardsPro Football Reference
1815

Engine Attributes

Athleticism90
Clutch Factor72
Football IQ88
Peak Dominance92
Playmaking90
Toughness82
Skill Score
86/99
Generational
Legacy
36/99
Contender

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