No intro. Let’s just get into it. The cut-off is 240 rushing attempts and the year we’re starting at is 2015. I’ve done no research prior to writing, I just have a theory. Let’s go.
In 2015, seven running backs carried the ball 240 or more times. Those players were Frank Gore, Devonta Freeman, Adrian Peterson, Jonathan Stewart, Doug Martin, Latavius Murray, and Chris Ivory. Their ages were 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, and 32. Average age: 27.2 years.
In 2016, 11 running backs carried it 240 or more times.