NFL Records
Mike Tolbert
FB· Coastal Carolina· 2008–2017
137
Games
2,649
Rush Yards
34
Rush TD
217
Receptions
1,861
Rec Yards
43
Solo Tackles
Mike Tolbert is a former fullback out of Coastal Carolina who entered the NFL in 2008 as an undrafted free agent. He played 137 regular-season games from 2008 to 2017, with the San Diego Chargers, Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills.
Draft Details
Mike Tolbert Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2011 with LAC (490 rushing yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  SD | 8 | 13 | 37 | 0 |
| 2009 | SD | 15 | 25 | 148 | 1 |
| 2010 | SD | 15 | 182 | 735 | 11 |
| 2011 | SD | 15 | 121 | 490 | 8 |
| 2012 |  CAR | 16 | 54 | 183 | 7 |
| 2013 | CAR | 16 | 101 | 361 | 5 |
| 2014 | CAR | 8 | 37 | 78 | 0 |
| 2015 | CAR | 16 | 62 | 256 | 1 |
| 2016 | CAR | 16 | 35 | 114 | 0 |
| 2017 |  BUF | 12 | 66 | 247 | 1 |
| Career | 137 | 696 | 2,649 | 34 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SD | 8 | 0 | 13 | 171 | 1 |
| 2009 | SD | 15 | 22 | 17 | 192 | 3 |
| 2010 | SD | 15 | 29 | 25 | 216 | 0 |
| 2011 | SD | 15 | 79 | 54 | 433 | 2 |
| 2012 | CAR | 16 | 39 | 27 | 268 | 0 |
| 2013 | CAR | 16 | 32 | 27 | 184 | 2 |
| 2014 | CAR | 8 | 17 | 12 | 93 | 0 |
| 2015 | CAR | 16 | 23 | 18 | 154 | 3 |
| 2016 | CAR | 16 | 15 | 10 | 72 | 1 |
| 2017 | BUF | 12 | 17 | 14 | 78 | 0 |
| Career | 137 | 273 | 217 | 1,861 | 12 |
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SD | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SD | 15 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | SD | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SD | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CAR | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CAR | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CAR | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CAR | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CAR | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | BUF | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 137 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 6, 2026