# List of dual-threat quarterback records

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In gridiron football, the quarterback position is often defined by a player passing the football within the pocket. However, over the sport's history the position has evolved to feature quarterbacks with elite running ability. These quarterbacks are dubbed "dual-threat" or "running" quarterbacks for their potential to attack opposing defenses through the air or on the ground.
Dual-threat quarterbacks have historically been more prolific at the college level. In the National Football League (NFL), Cam Newton is the NFL's all-time leader in rushing attempts (1,118) and rushing touchdowns (75) for a quarterback, while Lamar Jackson holds the record for most rushing yards (6,173). In the Canadian Football League (CFL), Damon Allen holds the rushing yards (11,920) and rushing touchdowns (93) record among quarterbacks.

## National Football League (NFL)
### Career records

Note: stats are accurate as of the end of the 2024 NFL season regular season.
Key :
* Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
* Player who is still active

#### Rushing attempts

| Rank | Player | Teams | Rush attempts |
| 1 | Cam Newton | Carolina Panthers (2011–2019; 2021) New England Patriots (2020) | 1,118 |
| 2 | Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks (2012–2021) Denver Broncos (2022–2023) Pittsburgh Steelers (2024–present) | 1,024 |
| 3 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens (2018–present) | 1,014 |
| 4 | Michael Vick | Atlanta Falcons (2001–2006) Philadelphia Eagles (2009–2013) New York Jets (2014) Pittsburgh Steelers (2015) | 873 |
| 5 | Randall Cunningham | Philadelphia Eagles (1985–1995) Minnesota Vikings (1997–1999) Dallas Cowboys (2000) Baltimore Ravens (2001) | 775 |
| 6 | John Elway | Denver Broncos (1983–1998) | 774 |
| 7 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills (2018–present) | 759 |
| 8 | Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers (2005–2022) New York Jets (2023–present) | 741 |
| 9 | Steve Young | Los Angeles Express (1984–1985) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986) San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999) | 722 |
| 10 | Tom Brady | New England Patriots (2000–2019) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022) | 693 |
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#### Rushing yards

| Rank | Player | Teams | Rushing yards |
| 1 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens (2018–present) | 6,173 |
| 2 | Michael Vick | Atlanta Falcons (2001–2006) Philadelphia Eagles (2009–2013) New York Jets (2014) Pittsburgh Steelers (2015) | 6,109 |
| 3 | Cam Newton | Carolina Panthers (2011–2019; 2021) New England Patriots (2020) | 5,628 |
| 4 | Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks (2012–2021) Denver Broncos (2022–2023) Pittsburgh Steelers (2024–present) | 5,462 |
| 5 | Randall Cunningham | Philadelphia Eagles (1985–1995) Minnesota Vikings (1997–1999) Dallas Cowboys (2000) Baltimore Ravens (2001) | 4,928 |
| 6 | Steve Young | Los Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986) San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999) | 4,239 |
| 7 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills (2018–present) | 4,142 |
| 8 | Fran Tarkenton | Minnesota Vikings (1961–1966) New York Giants (1967–1971) Minnesota Vikings (1972–1978) | 3,674 |
| 9 | Steve McNair | Houston Oilers (1995–1996) Tennessee Oilers (1997–1998) Tennessee Titans (1999–2005) Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007) | 3,590 |
| 10 | Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers (2005–2022) New York Jets (2023–present) | 3,573 |
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#### Rushing touchdowns

| Rank | Player | Teams | Rushing TDs |
| 1 | Cam Newton | Carolina Panthers (2011–2019; 2021) New England Patriots (2020) | 75 |
| 2 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills (2018–present) | 65 |
| 3 | Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia Eagles (2020-present) | 55 |
| 4 | Steve Young | Los Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986) San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999) | 43 |
| 5 | Jack Kemp | Pittsburgh Steelers (1957) Calgary Stampeders (CFL) (1959) L.A. / San Diego Chargers (1960–1962) Buffalo Bills (1962–1969) | 40 |
| 6 | Kordell Stewart | Pittsburgh Steelers (1995–2002) Chicago Bears (2003) Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005) | 38 |
| 7 (tie) | Tobin Rote | Green Bay Packers (1950–1956) Detroit Lions (1957–1959) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) (1960–1962) San Diego Chargers (1963–1964) Denver Broncos (1966) | 37 |
| 7 (tie) | Steve McNair | Houston Oilers (1995–1996) Tennessee Oilers (1997–1998) Tennessee Titans (1999–2005) Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007) | 37 |
| 9 | Michael Vick | Atlanta Falcons (2001–2006) Philadelphia Eagles (2009–2013) New York Jets (2014) Pittsburgh Steelers (2015) | 36 |
| 10 (tie) | Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers (2005–2022) New York Jets (2023–present) | 35 |
| 10 (tie) | Steve Grogan | New England Patriots (1975–1990) | 35 |
| 10 (tie) | Randall Cunningham | Philadelphia Eagles (1985–1995) Minnesota Vikings (1997–1999) Dallas Cowboys (2000) Baltimore Ravens (2001) | 35 |
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### Career playoffs leaders

Note: stats are accurate as of the end of Super Bowl LIX of the 2024–25 NFL playoffs.
Key :
* Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
* Player who is still active

#### Rushing attempts

| Rank | Player | Teams | Rush attempts |
| 1 | Tom Brady | New England Patriots (2000–2019) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022) | 114 |
| 2 (tied) | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills (2018–present) | 112 |
| 2 (tied) | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs (2017–present) | 112 |
| 4 | Steve Young | Los Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986) San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999) | 96 |
| 5 (tied) | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens (2018–present) | 94 |
| 5 (tied) | John Elway | Denver Broncos (1983–1998) | 94 |
| 7 | Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks (2012–2021) Denver Broncos (2022–2023) Pittsburgh Steelers (2024–present) | 86 |
| 8 | Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia Eagles (2020–present) | 78 |
| 9 (tied) | Ben Roethlisberger | Pittsburgh Steelers (2004–2021) | 76 |
| 9 (tied) | Roger Staubach | Dallas Cowboys (1969–1979) | 76 |
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#### Rushing yards

| Rank | Player | Teams | Rush yards |
| 1 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills (2018–present) | 668 |
| 2 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens (2018–present) | 641 |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs (2017–present) | 606 |
| 4 | Steve Young | Los Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986) San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999) | 594 |
| 5 | Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks (2012–2021) Denver Broncos (2022–2023) Pittsburgh Steelers (2024–present) | 533 |
| 6 | Colin Kaepernick | San Francisco 49ers (2011–2016) | 507 |
| 7 | John Elway | Denver Broncos (1983–1998) | 461 |
| 8 | Roger Staubach | Dallas Cowboys (1969–1979) | 432 |
| 9 | Donovan McNabb | Philadelphia Eagles (1999–2009) Washington Redskins (2010) Minnesota Vikings (2011) | 422 |
| 10 | Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia Eagles (2020–present) | 381 |
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#### Rushing touchdowns

| Rank | Player | Teams | Rush TDs |
| 1 | Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia Eagles (2020–present) | 10 |
| 2 | Steve Young | Los Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986) San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999) | 8 |
| 3 (tie) | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills (2018–present) | 7 |
| 3 (tie) | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs (2017–present) | 7 |
| 3 (tie) | Tom Brady | New England Patriots (2000–2019) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022) | 7 |
| 6 (tie) | Steve McNair | Houston Oilers (1995–1996) Tennessee Oilers (1997–1998) Tennessee Titans (1999–2005) Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007) | 6 |
| 6 (tie) | John Elway | Denver Broncos (1983–1998) | 6 |
| 8 | Otto Graham | Cleveland Browns (1946–1955) | 5 |
| 9 | Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys (2016–present) | 4 |
| 9 | Colin Kaepernick | San Francisco 49ers (2011–2016) | 4 |
| 9 | Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers (2005–2022) New York Jets (2023–present) | 4 |
| 9 | Donovan McNabb | Philadelphia Eagles (1999–2009) Washington Redskins (2010) Minnesota Vikings (2011) | 4 |
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### Single-season

| Key | Player | Denotes an ongoing season. |

#### Rushing attempts

| Rank | Player | Season | Team | Rush attempts |
| 1 | Lamar Jackson | 2019 | Baltimore Ravens | 176 |
| 2 | Jalen Hurts | 2022 | Philadelphia Eagles | 165 |
| 3 | Justin Fields | 2022 | Chicago Bears | 160 |
| 4 | Lamar Jackson | 2020 | Baltimore Ravens | 159 |
| 5 | Jalen Hurts | 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles | 155 |
| 6 | Jalen Hurts | 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles | 150 |
| 7 (tied) | Lamar Jackson | 2023 | Baltimore Ravens | 148 |
| 7 (tied) | Jayden Daniels | 2024 | Washington Commanders | 148 |
| 9 | Lamar Jackson | 2018 | Baltimore Ravens | 147 |
| 10 | Bobby Douglass | 1972 | Chicago Bears | 141 |
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#### Rushing yards

| Rank | Player | Season | Team | Rushing yards |
| 1 | Lamar Jackson | 2019 | Baltimore Ravens | 1,206 |
| 2 | Justin Fields | 2022 | Chicago Bears | 1,143 |
| 3 | Michael Vick | 2006 | Atlanta Falcons | 1,039 |
| 4 | Lamar Jackson | 2020 | Baltimore Ravens | 1,005 |
| 5 | Bobby Douglass | 1972 | Chicago Bears | 968 |
| 6 | Randall Cunningham | 1990 | Philadelphia Eagles | 942 |
| 7 | Lamar Jackson | 2024 | Baltimore Ravens | 915 |
| 8 | Michael Vick | 2004 | Atlanta Falcons | 902 |
| 9 | Jayden Daniels | 2024 | Washington Commanders | 891 |
| 10 | Russell Wilson | 2014 | Seattle Seahawks | 849 |
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#### Rushing yards per game

| Rank | Player | Season | Team | RYds/game |
| 1 | Lamar Jackson | 2019 | Baltimore Ravens | 80.4 |
| 2 | Justin Fields | 2022 | Chicago Bears | 76.2 |
| 3 | Bobby Douglass | 1972 | Chicago Bears | 69.1 |
| 4 | Lamar Jackson | 2020 | Baltimore Ravens | 67.0 |
| 5 | Michael Vick | 2006 | Atlanta Falcons | 64.9 |
| 6 | Lamar Jackson | 2021 | Baltimore Ravens | 63.9 |
| 7 | Lamar Jackson | 2022 | Baltimore Ravens | 63.7 |
| 8 | Michael Vick | 2004 | Atlanta Falcons | 60.1 |
| 9 | Randall Cunningham | 1990 | Philadelphia Eagles | 58.9 |
| 10 | Michael Vick | 2010 | Philadelphia Eagles | 56.3 |
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#### Rushing touchdowns

| Rank | Player | Season | Team | Rushing TDs |
| 1 (tie) | Jalen Hurts | 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles | 15 |
| 1 (tie) | Josh Allen | 2023 | Buffalo Bills | 15 |
| 3 (tie) | Cam Newton | 2011 | Carolina Panthers | 14 |
| 3 (tie) | Jalen Hurts | 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles | 14 |
| 5 | Jalen Hurts | 2022 | Philadelphia Eagles | 13 |
| 6 (tie) | Steve Grogan | 1976 | New England Patriots | 12 |
| 6 (tie) | Cam Newton | 2020 | New England Patriots | 12 |
| 6 (tie) | Josh Allen | 2024 | Buffalo Bills | 12 |
| 9 (tie) | Johnny Lujack | 1950 | Chicago Bears | 11 |
| 9 (tie) | Tobin Rote | 1956 | Green Bay Packers | 11 |
| 9 (tie) | Kordell Stewart | 1997 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 11 |
| 9 (tie) | Kyler Murray | 2020 | Arizona Cardinals | 11 |
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## Canadian Football League (CFL)

The width of the CFL's field at 65 yards and the length at 110 yards has allowed quarterbacks to find openings to run the ball, implementing improvisation by a quarterback as a beneficial trait in Canadian football. Quarterback sneaks or other runs in short yardage situations tend to be successful as a result of the distance between the offensive and defensive lines being one yard. Drew Tate, a quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders, led the CFL in rushing touchdowns during the 2014 season with ten scores as the backup to Bo Levi Mitchell. He was primarily used in short yardage situations due to his speed and running ability. Tate scored two one-yard rushing touchdowns in the Stampeders' 20–16 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 102nd Grey Cup.

### Career rushing yards

| Rank | Player | Seasons by team | Total rushing yards |
| 1 | Damon Allen | Edmonton Eskimos (1985–1988) Ottawa Rough Riders (1989–1991) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1992) Edmonton Eskimos (1993–1994) Memphis Mad Dogs (1995) BC Lions (1996–2002) Toronto Argonauts (2003–2007) | 11,920 |
| 2 | Tracy Ham | Edmonton Eskimos (1987–1992) Toronto Argonauts (1993) Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995) Montreal Alouettes (1996–1999) | 8,043 |
| 3 | Jackie Parker | Edmonton Eskimos (1954–1962) Toronto Argonauts (1963–1965) BC Lions (1966–1968) | 5,210 |

### Career rushing touchdowns

| Rank | Player | Seasons by team | Total rushing TDs |
| 1 | Damon Allen | Edmonton Eskimos (1985–1988) Ottawa Rough Riders (1989–1991) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1992) Edmonton Eskimos (1993–1994) Memphis Mad Dogs (1995) BC Lions (1996–2002) Toronto Argonauts (2003–2007) | 93 |
| 2 | Matt Dunigan | Edmonton Eskimos (1983–1987) BC Lions (1988–1989) Toronto Argonauts (1990–1991) Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1992–1994) Birmingham Barracudas (1995) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1996) | 77 |
| 3 | Jackie Parker | Edmonton Eskimos (1954–1962) Toronto Argonauts (1963–1965) BC Lions (1966–1968) | 68 |
| 4 | Doug Flutie | New Jersey Generals (USFL) (1985) Chicago Bears (NFL) (1986) New England Patriots (NFL) (1987–1989) BC Lions (1990–1991) Calgary Stampeders (1992–1995) Toronto Argonauts (1996–1997) Buffalo Bills (NFL) (1998–2000) San Diego Chargers (NFL) (2001–2004) New England Patriots (NFL) (2005) | 66 |
| 5 | Tracy Ham | Edmonton Eskimos (1987–1992) Toronto Argonauts (1993) Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995) Montreal Alouettes (1996–1999) | 62 |

### Single-season rushing yards

| Rank | Player | Season | Team | Total rushing yards |
| 1 | Tracy Ham | 1990 | Edmonton Eskimos | 1,096 |
| 2 | Damon Allen | 1991 | Ottawa Rough Riders | 1,036 |
| 3 | Kerry Joseph | 2005 | Ottawa Renegades | 1,006 |
| 4 | Tracy Ham | 1989 | Edmonton Eskimos | 1,005 |

### Single-game rushing yards

| Rank | Player | Date | Team | Total rushing yards / carries |
| 1 | Nealon Greene | July 16, 1999 | Edmonton Eskimos | 180 (14 carries) |
| 2 | Damon Allen | October 29, 1993 | Edmonton Eskimos | 170 (15 carries) |
| 3 | Tracy Ham | August 15, 1991 | Edmonton Eskimos | 166 (13 carries) |