NFL Records
22
Games
945
Rush Yards
6
Rush TD
85
Receptions
774
Rec Yards
3
Rec TD
Draft Details
Jahvid Best Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 2010 draft class in rushing yards (945).
- Best statistical season: 2010 with DET (563 rushing yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | 15 | 172 | 563 | 4 |
| 2011 | DET | 6 | 84 | 390 | 2 |
| Career | 21 | 256 | 953 | 6 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | 15 | 80 | 58 | 487 | 2 |
| 2011 | DET | 6 | 40 | 27 | 287 | 1 |
| Career | 21 | 120 | 85 | 774 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Jahvid Best is a former running back out of California, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 30th overall pick (round 1) in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played 22 regular-season games from 2010 to 2011, with the Detroit Lions.
Season Statistics
NFL Combine Results
Height
5-10
Weight
199 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.34s
Bench Press
18 reps
Vertical Jump
32.5"
Broad Jump
113"
3-Cone Drill
6.75s
Shuttle
4.17s
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