List of dual-threat quarterback records

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 additional running ability. These quarterbacks are dubbed dual-threats 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 Josh Allen holds the record for most career rushing touchdowns (86) by a quarterback, while Lamar Jackson holds the record for most rushing yards (6,666). 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 Week 4 of season. +Key Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Player who is still active

Rushing attempts RankPlayerTeamsRush attempts1Cam NewtonCarolina Panthers (2011–2019, 2021)New England Patriots (2020)1,1182Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens (2018–present)1,1003Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks (2012–2021)Denver Broncos (2022–2023)Pittsburgh Steelers (2024)New York Giants (2025)1,0424Josh Allen Buffalo Bills (2018–present)9045Michael VickAtlanta Falcons (2001–2006)Philadelphia Eagles (2009–2013)New York Jets (2014)Pittsburgh Steelers (2015)8736Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles (2020–present)8007Randall CunninghamPhiladelphia Eagles (1985–1995)Minnesota Vikings (1997–1999)Dallas Cowboys (2000)Baltimore Ravens (2001)7758John ElwayDenver Broncos (1983–1998)7749Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers (2005–2022)New York Jets (2023–2024)Pittsburgh Steelers (2025–present)76910Steve YoungLos Angeles Express (1984–1985)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986)San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999)722Source:

Rushing yards

RankPlayerTeamsRushing yards1Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens (2018–present)6,6662Michael VickAtlanta Falcons (2001–2006)Philadelphia Eagles (2009–2013)New York Jets (2014)Pittsburgh Steelers (2015)6,1093Cam NewtonCarolina Panthers (2011–2019, 2021)New England Patriots (2020)5,6284Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks (2012–2021)Denver Broncos (2022–2023)Pittsburgh Steelers (2024)New York Giants (2025)5,5685Randall CunninghamPhiladelphia Eagles (1985–1995)Minnesota Vikings (1997–1999)Dallas Cowboys (2000)Baltimore Ravens (2001)4,9286Josh Allen Buffalo Bills (2018–present)4,8397Steve YoungLos Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986)San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999)4,2398Fran TarkentonMinnesota Vikings (1961–1966)New York Giants (1967–1971)Minnesota Vikings (1972–1978)3,6749Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles (2020–present)3,65910Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers (–) New York Jets (2023–2024)Pittsburgh Steelers (2025–present)3,646Source:

Rushing touchdowns

RankPlayerTeamsRushing TDs1Josh Allen Buffalo Bills (2018–present)862Cam NewtonCarolina Panthers (2011–2019, 2021)New England Patriots (2020)753Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles (2020–present)644Otto GrahamCleveland Browns (1946–1955)445Steve YoungLos Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986)San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999)436Jack KempPittsburgh Steelers (1957)Calgary Stampeders (CFL) (1959)L.A. / San Diego Chargers (1960–1962)Buffalo Bills (1962–1969)407Y. A. Tittle Baltimore Colts (1948–1950)San Francisco 49ers (–)New York Giants (–)398Kordell StewartPittsburgh Steelers (1995–2002)Chicago Bears (2003)Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005)389(tie)Tobin RoteGreen Bay Packers (1950–1956)Detroit Lions (1957–1959)Toronto Argonauts (CFL) (1960–1962)San Diego Chargers (1963–1964)Denver Broncos (1966)37Steve McNairHouston / Tennessee Oilers / Titans (1995–2005)Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007)Source:

Career playoffs leaders Note: stats are accurate as of the end of the 2025–26 NFL playoffs. +Key Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Player who is still active

Rushing attempts RankPlayerTeamsRush attempts1Josh AllenBuffalo Bills (2018–present)1352Tom BradyNew England Patriots (2000–2019) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022)1143Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs (2017–present)1124Steve YoungLos Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986)San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999)965(tied)Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens (2018–present)94John ElwayDenver Broncos (1983–1998)7Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks (2012–2021)Denver Broncos (2022–2023)Pittsburgh Steelers (2024)New York Giants (2025)868Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles (2020–present)839(tied)Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers (2004–2021)76Roger StaubachDallas Cowboys (1969–1979)

Rushing yards RankPlayerTeamsRush yards1Josh AllenBuffalo Bills (2018–present)7672Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens (2018–present)6413Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs (2017–present)6064Steve YoungLos Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986)San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999)5945Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks (2012–2021)Denver Broncos (2022–2023)Pittsburgh Steelers (2024)New York Giants (2025)5336Colin KaepernickSan Francisco 49ers (2011–2016)5077John ElwayDenver Broncos (1983–1998)4618Roger StaubachDallas Cowboys (1969–1979)4329Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia Eagles (1999–2009) Washington Redskins (2010) Minnesota Vikings (2011)42210Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles (2020–present)395

Rushing touchdowns RankPlayerTeamsRush TDs1Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles (2020–present)102Josh AllenBuffalo Bills (2018–present)93Steve YoungLos Angeles Express (USFL) (1984–1985)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986)San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999)84(tie)Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs (2017–present)7Tom BradyNew England Patriots (2000–2019) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022)6(tie)Steve McNairHouston Oilers (1995–1996) Tennessee Oilers (1997–1998) Tennessee Titans (1999–2005) Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007)6John ElwayDenver Broncos (1983–1998)Otto GrahamCleveland Browns (1946–1955)9Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys (2016–present)4Colin KaepernickSan Francisco 49ers (2011–2016)Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers (2005–2022)New York Jets (2023– 2024)Pittsburgh Steelers (2025-present)Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia Eagles (1999–2009) Washington Redskins (2010) Minnesota Vikings (2011)Source:

Single-season

KeyDenotes an ongoing season

Rushing attempts RankPlayerSeasonTeamRush attempts1Lamar Jackson2019Baltimore Ravens1762Jalen Hurts2022Philadelphia Eagles1653Justin FieldsChicago Bears1604Lamar Jackson2020Baltimore Ravens1595Jalen Hurts2023Philadelphia Eagles15762024Philadelphia Eagles1507(tied)Lamar Jackson2023Baltimore Ravens148Jayden Daniels2024Washington Commanders9Lamar Jackson2018Baltimore Ravens14710Bobby Douglass1972Chicago Bears141Source:

Rushing yards RankPlayerSeasonTeamRushing yards1Lamar Jackson2019Baltimore Ravens1,2062Justin Fields2022Chicago Bears1,1433Michael Vick2006Atlanta Falcons1,0394Lamar Jackson2020Baltimore Ravens1,0055Bobby Douglass1972Chicago Bears9686Randall Cunningham1990Philadelphia Eagles9427Lamar Jackson2024Baltimore Ravens9158Michael Vick2004Atlanta Falcons9029Jayden Daniels2024Washington Commanders89110Russell Wilson2014Seattle Seahawks849Sources:

Rushing yards per game RankPlayerSeasonTeamRYds/game1Lamar Jackson2019Baltimore Ravens80.42Justin Fields2022Chicago Bears76.23Bobby Douglass1972Chicago Bears69.14Lamar Jackson2020Baltimore Ravens67.05Michael Vick2006Atlanta Falcons64.96Lamar Jackson2021Baltimore Ravens63.97Lamar Jackson2022Baltimore Ravens63.78Michael Vick2004Atlanta Falcons60.19Randall Cunningham1990Philadelphia Eagles58.910Michael Vick2010Philadelphia Eagles56.3Sources:

Rushing touchdowns

RankPlayerSeasonTeamRushing TDs1(tie)Jalen Hurts2023Philadelphia Eagles15Josh AllenBuffalo Bills3(tie)Cam Newton2011Carolina Panthers14Jalen Hurts2024Philadelphia EaglesJosh Allen2025Buffalo Bills5Jalen Hurts2022Philadelphia Eagles136(tie)Steve Grogan1976New England Patriots12Cam Newton2020Josh Allen2024Buffalo Bills9(tie)Johnny Lujack1950Chicago Bears11Tobin Rote1956Green Bay PackersKordell Stewart1997Pittsburgh SteelersKyler Murray2020Arizona CardinalsSources: Single-game Rushing attempts RankPlayerDateTeamOpponent 1Lamar JacksonNovember 18, 2018Baltimore RavensCincinnati Bengals26119 4.602Tim TebowNovember 27, 2011Denver BroncosSan Diego Chargers2267 3.003Lamar JacksonNovember 7, 2021Baltimore RavensMinnesota Vikings211205.704(tie)Billy KilmerOctober 15, 1961San Francisco 49ersMinnesota Vikings201155.84Lamar JacksonDecember 30, 2018Baltimore RavensCleveland Browns20904.525Lamar JacksonOctober 19, 2019Baltimore RavensCincinnati Bengals191528.01 Rushing yards RankPlayerDateTeamOpponent 1Justin FieldsNovember 6, 2022Chicago BearsMiami Dolphins15178 11.912Mike VickDecember 1, 2002Atlanta FalconsMinnesota Vikings1017317.323November 26, 2006Atlanta FalconsNew Orleans Saints1216613.804Jalen HurtsNovember 27, 2022Philadelphia EaglesGreen Bay Packers171579.205Lamar JacksonOctober 19, 2019Baltimore RavensCincinnati Bengals191528.01

Rushing touchdowns RankPlayerDateTeamOpponent 1(tie)Billy KilmerOctober 15, 1961San Francisco 49ersMinnesota Vikings20115 5.84Bobby DouglassNovember 4, 1973Chicago BearsGreen Bay Packers191005.343(tie) A total of 21 quarterbacks have recorded three rushing touchdowns in a game, most recently Josh Allen. Jalen Hurts holds the record for the most career games with three rushing touchdowns.

Canadian Football League (CFL) The CFL's field dimensions, measuring 65 yards wide and 110 yards long, provide quarterbacks with more open space to run compared to other forms of football. Mobility and improvisation have therefore become valuable traits for quarterbacks in Canadian football. Additionally, the one-yard distance between the offensive and defensive lines contributes to the frequent use of quarterbacks in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Quarterback sneaks and other short-yardage plays have allowed quarterbacks to accumulate significant rushing totals, particularly in rushing touchdowns. Since 2014, quarterbacks used in short-yardage roles have frequently appeared among the CFL's rushing leaders, alongside traditional dual-threat quarterbacks.

Career records +Key Inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame Player who is still active Through the 2025 CFL season. Rushing attempts RankPlayerTeam(s) by season 1Damon AllenEdmonton 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)1,7662Tracy HamEdmonton Eskimos (1987–1992)Toronto Argonauts (1993)Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995)Montreal Alouettes (1996–1999)1,0593Henry BurrisCalgary Stampeders (; )Saskatchewan Roughriders (; )Hamilton Tiger-Cats ()Ottawa Redblacks ()9634Matt DuniganEdmonton Eskimos (1983–1987)BC Lions (1988–1989)Toronto Argonauts (1990–1991)Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1992–1994)Birmingham Barracudas (1995)Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1996)8505Jackie ParkerEdmonton Eskimos (1954–1962)Toronto Argonauts (1963–1965)BC Lions (1968)8346Russ JacksonOttawa Rough Riders ()7267Doug FlutieBC Lions (1990–1991)Calgary Stampeders (1992–1995)Toronto Argonauts (1996–1997)7048Kerry JosephOttawa Renegades ()Saskatchewan Roughriders (; )Toronto Argonauts ()Edmonton Eskimos ()6979Bernie FaloneyEdmonton Eskimos ()Hamilton Tiger-Cats ()Montreal Alouettes ()BC Lions ()694

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