9. Edgerrin James
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Edgerrin James is the all-time rushing leader for the Indianapolis Colts made an immediate impact when he joined the team as the fourth overall pick out of the University of Miami, even though many in Indianapolis believed that the team should have chosen Ricky Williams.
James would win the rushing title in his first two seasons, earning the Offensive Rookie of the Year in the process. “The Edge” would also lead the NFL in Yards from Scrimmage and would have over 12,000 Yards in that category as a Colt. James was inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor in 2012 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Running Back
- Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 4th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/17/99.
- Departed: Signed as a Free Agent with the Arizona Cardinals 3/23/06.
- Games Played: 96
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Notable Statistics: 96 Games Started
2,188 Rushing Attempts
9,226 Rushing Yards
64 Rushing Touchdowns
356 Receptions
2,839 Receiving Yards
11 Receiving Touchdowns
112 Approximate Value
9 Playoff Games
157 Rushing Attempts
616 Rushing Yards
5 Rushing Touchdowns
28 Receptions
222 Receiving Yards -
Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1999)
Second Team All-Pro (2000 & 2004)
Pro Bowl Selection (1999, 2000, 2004 & 2005)
Offensive Rookie of the Year (1999)
PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (1999)
The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (1999)
All-Rookie (1999)
HIghest Approximate Value (2004)
Most Rushing Yards (1999 & 2000)
Most Touchdowns (1999)
Most Yards from Scrimmage (2000)
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