By Dean Michaels, NFL Writer
Steven Jackson
St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson rushed for 1,145 yards last season, his seventh consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season. Jackson, who is the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 9,093 yards, is one of only seven players in NFL history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in seven consecutive seasons.
"It's a huge achievement," says Jackson. "It's a special group of guys to be a part of. Once again, it's really special. It's something you dream about. It's something where you're amazed at the accomplishment. Everyone -- the offensive line, receivers, tight ends -- really dug in to help me achieve this and I'm very grateful for that."
With another 1,000-yard rushing season this year, Jackson will tie Pro Football Hall of Famer THURMAN THOMAS and LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON for the fourth-longest such streak in NFL history.
| Player | Team(s) | Seasons | Consecutive 1,000s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source: NFL | |||
| Emmitt Smith | Dallas | 1991-2001 | 11 |
| Barry Sanders | Detroit | 1989-1998 | 10 |
| Curtis Martin | New England, Jets | 1995-2004 | 10 |
| Thurman Thomas | Buffalo | 1989-1996 | 8 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | San Diego | 2001-2008 | 8 |
| Eric Dickerson | LA Rams, Indianapolis | 1983-1989 | 7 |
| Steven Jackson | St. Louis | 2005-2011 | 7 |
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