Campbell averaged 81.8 yds on the ground per game in his NFL career. He’s rushed for 74 touchdowns with a long carry of 81 yds. His average when carrying the ball is 4.3 and he carried the ball 2,187 different times. Earl Campbell ran for 9,407 yards carrying the ball in 115 games played in his career.
Campbell rushed for 40.2 yards on the ground per contest. He ran for 1 TD in his final year for 45 yards. His average yards per carry sat at 4.1 and he carried it 158 times in his final season. Campbell gained 643 yds on the ground in 16 games in his last season.
Earl Campbell Stats
| Year | Team | Att | Yards | TD | G | GS | Lng | Y/A | Y/G | Fmb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 2,187 | 9,407 | 74 | 115 | 102 | 81 | 4.3 | 81.8 | 43 | |
| 1985 | NOR | 158 | 643 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 45 | 4.1 | 40.2 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2TM | 146 | 468 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 3.2 | 33.4 | 2 |
| 1983 | HOU | 322 | 1,301 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 4.0 | 92.9 | 4 |
| 1982 | HOU | 157 | 538 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 3.4 | 59.8 | 2 |
| 1981 | HOU | 361 | 1,376 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 43 | 3.8 | 86.0 | 10 |
| 1980 | HOU | 373 | 1,934 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 55 | 5.2 | 128.9 | 4 |
| 1979 | HOU | 368 | 1,697 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 61 | 4.6 | 106.1 | 8 |
| 1978 | HOU | 302 | 1,450 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 81 | 4.8 | 96.7 | 9 |
1985 Stats for Earl Campbell
| Stat | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 16 | 22nd |
| Games Started | 12 | 73rd |
| Rushing Attempts | 158 | 31st |
| Rushing Yards | 643 | 32nd |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 1 | 82nd |
| Longest Run | 45 | 22nd |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.1 | 108th |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 40.2 | 38th |
| Fumbles | 4 | 66th |
1984 Stats for Earl Campbell
| Stat | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 14 | 161st |
| Games Started | 6 | 118th |
| Rushing Attempts | 146 | 27th |
| Rushing Yards | 468 | 42nd |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 4 | 32nd |
| Longest Run | 22 | 82nd |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 3.2 | 172nd |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 33.4 | 45th |
| Fumbles | 2 | 98th |
1983 Stats for Earl Campbell
| Stat | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 14 | 173rd |
| Games Started | 14 | 46th |
| Rushing Attempts | 322 | 5th |
| Rushing Yards | 1,301 | 7th |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 12 | 5th |
| Longest Run | 42 | 29th |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.0 | 131st |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 92.9 | 3rd |
| Fumbles | 4 | 64th |
1982 Stats for Earl Campbell
| Stat | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 9 | 6th |
| Games Started | 9 | 5th |
| Rushing Attempts | 157 | 7th |
| Rushing Yards | 538 | 16th |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 2 | 31st |
| Longest Run | 22 | 46th |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 3.4 | 134th |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 59.8 | 19th |
| Fumbles | 2 | 61st |
1981 Stats for Earl Campbell
| Stat | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 16 | 2nd |
| Games Started | 16 | 2nd |
| Rushing Attempts | 361 | 2nd |
| Rushing Yards | 1,376 | 5th |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 10 | 7th |
| Longest Run | 43 | 14th |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 3.8 | 145th |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 86.0 | 5th |
| Fumbles | 10 | 9th |
1980 Stats for Earl Campbell
| Stat | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 15 | 157th |
| Games Started | 15 | 57th |
| Rushing Attempts | 373 | 1st |
| Rushing Yards | 1,934 | 1st |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 13 | 1st |
| Longest Run | 55 | 10th |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 5.2 | 54th |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 128.9 | 1st |
| Fumbles | 4 | 50th |
1979 Stats for Earl Campbell
| Stat | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 16 | 2nd |
| Games Started | 16 | 2nd |
| Rushing Attempts | 368 | 2nd |
| Rushing Yards | 1,697 | 1st |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 19 | 1st |
| Longest Run | 61 | 16th |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.6 | 81st |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 106.1 | 1st |
| Fumbles | 8 | 18th |
1978 Stats for Earl Campbell
| Stat | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 15 | 157th |
| Games Started | 14 | 68th |
| Rushing Attempts | 302 | 3rd |
| Rushing Yards | 1,450 | 1st |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 13 | 2nd |
| Longest Run | 81 | 1st |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.8 | 80th |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 96.7 | 1st |
| Fumbles | 9 | 7th |