RB · New York Jets
LaDainian Tomlinson
Age 46 · 178 cm (5'10") · 98 kg · Born Jun 23, 1979 · TCU
NFL career
2001
debut year
2011
last season
11
seasons
#21
jersey
College: TCU
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2001 to 2011 · 170 games.
Passing
143yards
7touchdowns
0interceptions
66.7%completion
Rushing
13,686yards
145touchdowns
3,176carries
4.3YPC avg
Receiving
4,767yards
17touchdowns
624receptions
7.6YPC avg
Stats by season
11 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Rushing
| Year | Team | G | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | San Diego Chargers | 16 | 339 | 1,236 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2002 | San Diego Chargers | 16 | 372 | 1,683 | 4.5 | 14 |
| 2003 | Los Angeles Chargers | 16 | 313 | 1,645 | 5.3 | 13 |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Chargers | 15 | 339 | 1,335 | 3.9 | 17 |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Chargers | 16 | 340 | 1,464 | 4.3 | 18 |
| 2006 | Los Angeles Chargers | 16 | 349 | 1,815 | 5.2 | 28 |
| 2007 | Los Angeles Chargers | 16 | 315 | 1,474 | 4.7 | 15 |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Chargers | 16 | 292 | 1,110 | 3.8 | 11 |
| 2009 | Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 223 | 730 | 3.3 | 12 |
| 2010 | New York Jets | 15 | 219 | 914 | 4.2 | 6 |
| 2011 | New York Jets | 14 | 75 | 280 | 3.7 | 1 |
Games during career · New York Jets
Most recent results for the franchise while LaDainian Tomlinson was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
L
L
W
W
W
L
L
17–19 @ Dolphins
2011-17 · Jan 1, 2012 · REGULAR
L
14–29 vs Giants
2011-16 · Dec 24, 2011 · REGULAR
L
19–45 @ Eagles
2011-15 · Dec 18, 2011 · REGULAR
W
37–10 vs Chiefs
2011-14 · Dec 11, 2011 · REGULAR
W
34–19 @ Commanders
2011-13 · Dec 4, 2011 · REGULAR
W
28–24 vs Bills
2011-12 · Nov 27, 2011 · REGULAR
L
13–17 @ Broncos
2011-11 · Nov 17, 2011 · REGULAR
L
16–37 vs Patriots
2011-10 · Nov 13, 2011 · REGULAR
Other "Tomlinson" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
11-year career
First-round pick
External profiles
TCU alumni in the NFL
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2001 NFL Draft · Round 1 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#1
#2
Michael Vick
ATL
Leonard Davis
G · ARI
#3
Gerard Warren
DT · CLE
#4
Justin Smith
DE · CIN
#4
Justin Smith
LB · CIN
#6
Richard Seymour
DT · NWE
#7
Andre Carter
DE · SFO
#8
David Terrell
CB · CHI
#8
David Terrell
WR · CHI
#9
Koren Robinson
WR · SEA
#10
Jamal Reynolds
DE · GNB
#11
Dan Morgan
MLB · CAR
RB peers of the era
Other RBs who debuted within five seasons of LaDainian Tomlinson.
Adam Wright
Debut 2001 · #38 · Giants
Alan Ricard
Debut 2001 · Lions
Anthony Green
Debut 2001 · #44 · Giants
Anthony Thomas
Debut 2001 · #28 · Bills
Aveion Cason
Debut 2001 · #36 · Lions
Benjamin Gay
Debut 2001 · #34 · Browns
Carl Fair
Debut 2001 · #42 · Browns
Conrad Emmerich
Debut 2001 · #49 · Bears