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American Football Biography

Marshall Faulk

“Eli”

American flag American · New Orleans, Louisiana · Born 26 February 1973

Running Back

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The most complete running back in NFL history — the only player to score touchdowns, rush and receive at elite levels simultaneously.

Marshall William Faulk was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1973. Indianapolis Colts selected him second overall in the 1994 NFL Draft. His 13-season career produced 12,279 rushing yards, 6,875 receiving yards and 136 total touchdowns. He won the NFL MVP in 2000 and the Offensive Player of the Year award three consecutive times (1999, 2000, 2001) — a record. He won the Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams' Greatest Show on Turf offence following the 1999 season. He was selected to seven Pro Bowls. His combination of running ability and receiving ability — he caught 767 passes across his career from the running back position — was unprecedented. In 2000 he set the NFL record for total yards from scrimmage in a season with 2,429, combining 1,359 rushing yards and 830 receiving yards. He was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team in 2019. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011, his first year of eligibility. His yards-from-scrimmage average of 125.1 per game across his career is among the highest in NFL history. He is regarded as the most versatile offensive weapon the running back position has produced.

Famous For

Being the first player with 12,000+ rushing yards and 6,000+ receiving yards; key member of 'Greatest Show on Turf'

Playing Style

How They Played

Versatile dual-threat back with exceptional vision, cutting ability, and elite pass-catching skills from the backfield

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Revolutionized the running back position by demonstrating elite receiving skills, paving the way for modern dual-threat backs

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Super Bowl Champion (XXXIV)
  • NFL MVP (2000)
  • Offensive Player of the Year 3x
  • Pro Bowl 7x
  • Hall of Fame (2011)
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1994)
  • NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1999, 2000, 2001)
  • Super Bowl XXXIV Champion
  • 7x Pro Bowl
  • 3x First-team All-Pro
Team Career
Team Period Fee Games
Indianapolis Colts1994–1998
St. Louis Rams1999–20052nd and 5th round picks
Career Journey

Timeline

1994 🎯 NFL debut with Indianapolis Colts
1994 🥇 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
1999 📌 Traded to St. Louis Rams
1999 🥇 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
2000 🥇 NFL MVP Award
2000 🏆 Super Bowl XXXIV Champion
2005 🎯 Retired from NFL
2011 🎯 Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

4 common questions about Marshall Faulk

Marshall Faulk was born in 1973 in New Orleans.

Marshall Faulk is American.

Marshall Faulk played for: Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams.

Marshall Faulk played as a Running Back.