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Garrison Hearst is a former running back out of Georgia, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 3rd overall pick (round 1) in the 1993 NFL Draft. He played 126 regular-season games from 1993 to 2004. From 1999 on, he played for the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Garrison Hearst Career Stats
- 2× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 2nd in the 1993 draft class in rushing yards (7,966).
- Best statistical season: 2002 with SF (972 rushing yards).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 7,966 | 30 | 229 | 2,065 | 9 |
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SF | 16 | 252 | 1,206 | 4 |
| 2002 | SF | 16 | 215 | 972 | 8 |
| 2003 | SF | 12 | 178 | 768 | 3 |
| 2004 | DEN | 6 | 20 | 81 | 1 |
| Since 1999 | 50 | 665 | 3,027 | 16 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SF | 16 | 55 | 41 | 347 | 1 |
| 2002 | SF | 16 | 69 | 48 | 317 | 1 |
| 2003 | SF | 12 | 0 | 25 | 211 | 1 |
| 2004 | DEN | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 50 | 124 | 116 | 895 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Garrison Hearst was the 1st of 16 RBs selected in the 1993 draft. The 3rd overall pick has been used 61 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Larry Fitzgerald in 2004, who played 272 games. Georgia had 4 players drafted in 1993, among them Andre Hastings and Alec Millen.
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