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153
Games
15,269
Rush Yards
99
Rush TD
352
Receptions
2,921
Rec Yards
10
Rec TD
Barry Sanders is a former running back out of Oklahoma State, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 3rd overall pick (round 1) in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 153 regular-season games from 1989 to 1998. He was named to 10 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Draft Details
Barry Sanders Career Stats
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- 10× Pro Bowl selection, 6× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 10 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 1989 draft class in rushing yards (15,269).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 11 | 1 | 15,269 | 99 | 352 | 2,921 | 10 |
Career span: 1989–1998.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 1 |  DAL |
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| 1 | 2 |  GB |
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| 1 | 3 |  DEN |
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| 1 | 4 |  KC |
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| 1 | 5 |  ATL |
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CB |  Florida State |
| 1 | 6 |  TB |
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LB |  Nebraska |
| 1 | 7 |  PIT |
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RB |  Georgia |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
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DE |  Pittsburgh |
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