Detroit Lions players with a 1,000+ rushing yards season
7 players have had a 1,000+ rushing yards season for the Detroit Lions. Barry Sanders did it the most, 10 times (1989–1998), the best at 2,053 rushing yards. On a roster now: Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
| Player | Pos | Seasons | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Sanders | RB | 1989–1998 | 2,053 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 2024–2025 | 1,412 |
| James Stewart | RB | 2000, 2002 | 1,184 |
| Kevin Jones | RB | 2004 | 1,133 |
| Jamaal Williams | RB | 2022 | 1,066 |
| David Montgomery | RB | 2023 | 1,015 |
| Reggie Bush | RB | 2013 | 1,006 |
Reached with the club in one regular season. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.