Player
Mike Tolbert
FB (retired)
Mike Tolbert: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
10-year career, 2,740 rushing yards, 34 rush TDs. The iconic short-yardage power back of the early 2010s.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Carries | 727 |
| Rush Yards | 2,740 |
| Rush TDs | 34 |
| Y/Att | 3.77 |
| Receptions | 222 |
| Rec Yards | 1,906 |
His SD breakout came in 2010 — 735 yards and 11 TDs as the goal-line back behind LT and Ryan Mathews.
TrendTolbert production by year
| Year | Tm | Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | LAC | 735 | 11 |
| 2011 | LAC | 490 | 8 |
| 2012 | CAR | 183 | 7 |
| 2013 | CAR | 381 | 5 |
| 2017 | BUF | 262 | 1 |
Rushing yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 735 |
| 2011 | 490 |
| 2013 | 381 |
| 2015 | 295 |
| 2017 | 262 |
SD (4 yrs): 1,410 yds, 20 TDs. CAR (5 yrs): 1,068 yds, 13 TDs. SB 50 with Carolina.
SplitTolbert SD vs CAR vs BUF
| Era | Rush Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|
| SD 2008-11 | 1,410 | 20 |
| CAR 2012-16 | 1,068 | 13 |
| BUF 2017 | 262 | 1 |
His 4.7% career rush-TD rate is rare for a back with 700+ carries — only Marion Barber and a few others match.
RareDespite being listed as FB, he caught 222 passes for 1,906 yards — more receiving yards than rushing yards in some seasons.
AnomalyReceiving production highlights
| Year | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 54 | 433 |
| 2012 | 27 | 268 |
| 2010 | 25 | 216 |
Tolbert's 34 rush TDs out-pace fellow short-yardage backs Peyton Hillis and BenJarvus Green-Ellis at similar volumes.
ComparisonPower-back rush TDs (2008-2017)
| Player | Rush TDs |
|---|---|
| Mike Tolbert | 34 |
| Peyton Hillis | 23 |
| BJGE | 32 |
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