Every NFL team’s greatest running back of all time

Back when the Los Angeles Chargers were still known as the San Diego Chargers, they landed one of the greatest players to ever sport the lightning bolt on their helmet — LaDanian Tomlinson. Taken No. 5 overall out of TCU, Tomlinson was one of the more versatile backs to ever play the game.

“L.T.” was just as dangerous as a pass-catcher as he was a runner. Never was that more clear than in 2003 when the third-year pro had 1,645 yards rushing and added 100 receptions for another 725 yards.

He was so dominant that NFL analyst Gil Brandt even put him in the top-10 all time for running backs, which has him up there with some impressive company.

"“As a product of TCU’s option offense, Tomlinson faced questions before the draft about his inside running ability. But he quickly proved proficient in this area — and in every other aspects of the position. Tomlinson eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing in his first eight seasons, but he was also a huge threat catching (and even throwing) the football. He really rang in a new era of running backs who can do it all. Tomlinson’s most notable attribute was his extremely strong legs. He was the first player I can ever remember making a pronounced jump cut.” — Brandt, NFL.com"

He finished his career by playing two seasons with the New York Jets, but his best days were in San Diego. During those nine seasons, Tomlinson had 12,490 yards and 85 touchdowns, while adding 530 receptions for 3,955 yards and 15 more touchdowns.