Player
Rashard Mendenhall
RB (retired)
Rashard Mendenhall: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
6-year career, 4,236 rush yards. 2010 Pro Bowl. SB XLV starting RB at age 23. A high-peak career cut short.
MilestoneCareer honors
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Pro Bowls | 1 (2010) |
| Super Bowl starts | 1 (XLV) |
| Career rushing yards | 4,236 |
| Career rushing TDs | 37 |
| Career receptions | 95 |
| Career receiving yards | 795 |
3 straight 900+ rushing yard seasons (2009-2011) — the prime that defined his career.
TrendMendenhall rushing yards by season
| x | y |
|---|---|
| 58 (rookie, broken shoulder) | 58 |
| 1,108 | 1108 |
| 1,273 | 1273 |
| 928 | 928 |
| 182 (ACL recovery) | 182 |
| 687 (ARI) | 687 |
SB XLV: he scored PIT's only rushing TD vs GB, but his 4Q fumble was the title-deciding play.
AnomalyMendenhall SB XLV
| Play | Detail |
|---|---|
| 3Q | 8-yd rush TD (PIT's only rush TD) |
| 4Q (4:00 left) | Fumble — GB recovered |
| Final | GB 31, PIT 25 |
| Carries | 14 for 63 yds |
2010 line: 324 carries, 1,273 yds, 13 TDs — a Pro Bowl + AFC-Champ season at age 23.
SplitMendenhall 2010 Pro Bowl line
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Carries | 324 |
| Rushing yards | 1,273 |
| Rushing TDs | 13 |
| Yards/carry | 3.9 |
| Receptions | 23 |
| Pro Bowl | Yes |
| Team result | AFC Champ |
He retired at age 26 after just 6 seasons — one of the youngest retirees of the modern era.
RareMendenhall early retirement
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Retirement age | 26 |
| Seasons played | 6 |
| Reason cited | Health + creative pursuits |
| Post-career | TV writer (HBO's Ballers) |
Among 2008 1st-round RBs, his 4,236 yards trail only Chris Johnson and Jonathan Stewart.
Comparison2008 1st-round RB class
| Player | Career rush yds |
|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | 9,651 |
| Jonathan Stewart | 7,318 |
| Rashard Mendenhall | 4,236 |
| Felix Jones | 2,728 |
| Darren McFadden | ~5,400 |
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