By In football, running backs are considered one the most essential players. They are a part of the offensive backfield and play a vital role in the technique and performance of every game. RB can also be called a wingback, tailback, fullback, or halfback.
Playing for this position itself proves that you have what it takes to be a quarterback for your squad as it requires great physical ability and skill. But did you know that RBs in the NFL can play up to an average age of 28 years but many of them tend to retire during their late 20s or early 30s? So let’s take a look at the current top 6 oldest running backs in the NFL.
1. Taiwan Jones
Born: July 26, 1988 (34 years)
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Position: Running back/return specialist
Team: Buffalo Bills
Taiwan Jones is an American football in the position of running back and return specialist who plays for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. Jones was selected in the 4th round by the Oakland Raiders in the 2011 NFL Draft. He was a part of college football at Eastern Washington.
In his career, Jones won the Big Sky Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2010 and also AP First-Team FCS All-American that same year. Currently, he’s 34 years old and is still actively playing with the Bills.
2. Mark Ingram
Born: December 21, 1989 (33 years)
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
Position: Running back
Team: New Orleans Saints
Mark Ingram is an American footballer playing the position of running back for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was part of college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 2009, he won the Heisman Trophy and was the first Alabama player to do it.
He’s currently the second oldest active RB in the NFL at the age of 32. Some of his accomplishments include a three-time Pro Bowl with the Saints, BCS national champion, etc. Ingram was also a member of the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
3. Brandon Bolden
Born: January 26, 1990 (32 years)
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
Position: Running back
Team: Las Vegas Raiders
Brandon Bolden is an American professional football running back for the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL.
He was a part of college football at Ole Miss. Signed by the New England Patriots, Bolden played for 9 seasons for the Patriots. Since 2022, he’s been a member of the Las Vegas Raiders and is one of the oldest RB in the league. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion (XLIX and LI) with his squads.
4. Rex Burkhead
Born: July 2, 1990 (32 years)
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
Position: Running back
Team: Houston Texans
Rex Burkhead is an American professional football running back for the Houston Texans of the NFL. Burkhead was a part of college football at Nebraska, where he was drafted in the 6th round by the Cincinnati Bengals of the 2013 NFL Draft.
He played four seasons with the Bengals and another four seasons with the New England Patriots. In 2021, he signed with the Texans. His accomplishments include being Super Bowl champion (LIII) and First-team All-Big Ten in 2011.
5. Latavius Murray
Born: January 18, 1990 (32 years)
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 230 lb (104 kg)
Position: Running back
Team: Denver Broncos
Latavius Murray is an American professional football running back for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. He was a part of college football at UCF and was selected in the sixth round by the Oakland Raiders of the 2013 NFL Draft.
He also played for the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, and Baltimore Ravens. Murray’s few of his accomplishments include Pro Bowl (2015), First-team All-C-USA (2012), Liberty Bowl MVP (2010), and UCF Athletics Hall of Fame (2022).
6. Giovani Bernard
Born: November 22, 1991 (31 years)
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
Position: Running back
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Giovani Bernard is an American professional football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL.
He was a part of college football at North Carolina where he was selected in the 2nd round by the Cincinnati Bengals of the 2013 NFL Draft. A few of his achievements include ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2012) and the CFPA Punt Returner Trophy (2012). Bernard was a part of the Cincinnati Bengals.
