Player
Willie Parker
RB (retired)
Willie Parker: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
6-year career, all in PIT. Undrafted. 5,414 career rushing yards. 2x Super Bowl champion (XL + XLIII).
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 76 |
| Carries | 1,268 |
| Rush Yards | 5,414 |
| Rush TDs | 24 |
| YPC | 4.27 |
| Receptions | 88 |
| Total TDs | 30 |
Burst onto the scene in 2005 (1,200+ yds in his 1st year as starter), peaked in 2006-07, then injuries ended it fast.
TrendParker production by year
| Year | G | Att | Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 32 | 186 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 271 | 1,240 | 4 |
| 2006 | 16 | 337 | 1,494 | 13 |
| 2007 | 15 | 321 | 1,316 | 2 |
| 2008 | 11 | 209 | 789 | 5 |
| 2009 | 13 | 98 | 389 | 0 |
Rushing yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 186 |
| 2005 | 1240 |
| 2006 | 1494 |
| 2007 | 1316 |
| 2008 | 789 |
| 2009 | 389 |
Set the SB rushing record in SB XL: 75-yard TD run vs. SEA — longest run in Super Bowl history at the time.
MilestoneParker SB rings
| SB | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| XL | 2005 | W vs SEA 21-10 (75-yd TD run) |
| XLIII | 2008 | W vs ARI 27-23 |
2006: 1,494 rushing yards on 337 carries — led the NFL in rushing as an undrafted RB.
Rare2006 NFL rush leaders
| Player | Yds |
|---|---|
| Larry Johnson | 1,789 |
| Frank Gore | 1,695 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | 1,815 |
| Willie Parker | 1,494 |
100% Steeler — never played a regular-season snap for anyone else.
SplitCareer path
| Team | Years | Games |
|---|---|---|
| PIT | 2004-2009 | 76 |
Career 4.27 YPC at 1,268 carries — a top-tier mark for a workhorse RB of his era.
ComparisonYPC for 1,000+ carry RBs (2004-2010)
| Player | Att | YPC |
|---|---|---|
| Willie Parker | 1,268 | 4.27 |
| Joseph Addai | 1,149 | 4.07 |
| Marion Barber | 1,162 | 4.12 |
| Brandon Jacobs | 1,168 | 4.48 |
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