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Darren McFadden

RB (retired)

Darren McFadden: facts drawn from the play-by-play.

FanIQ Research · May 10, 2026 · 6 facts, every one from the play-by-play

#4 overall 2008 (OAK). 10-year career. 2010 NFL leader in yards-per-carry. The iconic Arkansas Heisman finalist.

Milestone

Career regular-season totals (2008-2017)

Stat	Total
Carries	1,302
Rush Yards	5,420
Rush TDs	28
Y/Att	4.16
Receptions	254
Rec Yards	2,114

2 1,000-yard seasons (2010 OAK, 2015 DAL). 2010 was his Pro Bowl peak before injuries took over.

Trend

McFadden production by year

Year	Tm	Att	Yds	TDs
2010	OAK	223	1,157	7
2011	OAK	113	614	4
2012	OAK	216	707	2
2015	DAL	239	1,089	3

Rushing yards by year

Season	Yards
2008	499
2010	1157
2011	614
2012	707
2013	379
2015	1089

OAK era (7 yrs): 1,038 carries, 4,246 yards, 25 TDs. DAL era (3 yrs): 264-1,174-3. The DAL years were a backup role.

Split

McFadden by team

Team	Years	Att	Yds	TDs
OAK	2008-14	1,038	4,246	25
DAL	2015-17	264	1,174	3

His 2010 5.2 Y/Att led the NFL. Only 4 RBs since 2010 have rushed for 1,000+ yards on a 5.0+ Y/Att.

Rare

McFadden 2010 Pro Bowl peak

Stat	Value
Games	13
Carries	223
Yards	1,157
Y/Att	5.2
Rush TDs	7

Arkansas Heisman runner-up — twice. He finished 2nd in 2006 (Troy Smith) and 2nd in 2007 (Tim Tebow).

Comparison

McFadden Arkansas Heisman

Year	Finish	Winner
2006	2nd	Troy Smith
2007	2nd	Tim Tebow
NFL Draft	#4	OAK 2008

Just 28 career rush TDs on 1,302 carries — a 2.2% TD rate, very low for a #4 overall RB pick.

Anomaly

McFadden TD efficiency

Stat	Value
Carries	1,302
Rush TDs	28
TD%	2.2%
Total scrimmage TDs	33

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