Notre Dame has a rich history of running backs.
Many NFL running backs, including Hall of Famers, and several All-Americans have called South Bend home, but the accomplishments of Notre Dame's running backs seem to be somewhat overlooked when compared to other position groups.
These names don't get as much love as quarterbacks or, more recently, some of the tight ends, or historically other positions.
Either way, there's no denying that the Fighting Irish had plenty of talented rushers who deserved to be celebrated nationally.
Who were the most productive players in the backfield among this well-rounded group? Below are the top 10 rushers in Notre Dame history.
Estime is in a hurry 2,321 He spent just one season as the Irish's de facto lead back but recorded a career rushing touchdown of 10 yards, and his 29 rushing touchdowns rank fifth in school history.
Carter is 2,409 In all four years at Notre Dame, he had 100 rushing yards and was a big part of the Irish rushing attack in his final three seasons.
Wood Finish 2,554 He had three career seasons with over 1,100 rushing yards, bursting on the scene in the second half of the 2010 season and recording over 1,100 rushing yards in 2011.
The heavens rise 2,682 He split time with another running back higher on this list late in his career to help shape the Irish's potent rushing attack.
Jones is the first Notre Dame player to reach 3,000 career yards. 3,018 unitsHe set career highs, rushing for 1,268 yards in the 2003 season and setting a school single-game record that still stands with 262 yards against Pittsburgh that year.
Adams hurries 3,198 He has rushed for over 1,000 yards in his career, with his 6.6 yards per carry being one of the best for a high-volume running back in Fighting Irish history, and he rushed for 1,430 yards in 2017, one of Notre Dame's most productive rushing seasons.
Walker is 3,249 During his time at Notre Dame, he also provided great value as a pass-catching tackle, with his 816 career receiving yards dwarfing nearly every other running back on this list.
Ferguson rushed 3,472 During his illustrious career, he set nearly every major Notre Dame rushing record, including touchdowns (32) and rushing attempts (673).
Pinkett rushes 4,131 He rushed for over 1,000 yards while at Notre Dame, becoming the school's first player to rush for at least 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons, and is the school's all-time leading touchdown leader with 52 touchdowns, 49 of which were rushing.
Densons 4,318 His career rushing yards are Notre Dame's all-time record, and his career touchdowns, scrimmage yards and rushing attempts also rank in the top three in Fighting Irish history.
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