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LeSean McCoy

Running Back

Eagles Career: 2009-14 | Eagles Hall of Fame Induction: 2024

LeSean McCoy, also known as "Shady," is the Philadelphia Eagles' all-time leader in rushing yards with 6,792. Drafted by the Eagles in the second round (No. 53 overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft out of the University of Pittsburgh, McCoy played for Philadelphia from 2009 to 2014.

During his time with the Eagles, the pride of Harrisburg, PA earned three Pro Bowl and two All-Pro selections. He was known for his elusive running style, quick cuts, and ability to make defenders miss. His best season with the Eagles was in 2013, when he led the NFL in rushing yards with 1,607 and yards from scrimmage with 2,146 – both single-season franchise records – and finished second in the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year vote. That year was punctuated by his iconic performance in the Snow Bowl, when eight inches of snow fell in Philadelphia, and McCoy dusted the Detroit Lions with a franchise single-game record 217 yards in the win. McCoy also owns the Eagles' single-season touchdown scoring record with 20 (17 rushing, 3 receiving), which he set in 2011.

A member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2010s, McCoy announced his retirement as an Eagle in 2021. He was a first-year inductee into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 2024.

YEAR-BY-YEAR

2009: LeSean McCoy was drafted by the Eagles in the second round (53rd overall pick) of the 2009 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut in the season-opening win at Carolina and scored his first career touchdown two weeks later against the Chiefs. McCoy broke the Eagles' rookie rushing yards record with 637 yards, which is now the second-most in team history.

2010: It didn't take long for McCoy to have a 1,000-yard season, as he rushed for 1,080 yards in Year 2. McCoy added 9 total touchdowns (7 rushing, 2 receiving) and 592 receving yards on 78 catches.

2011: McCoy set the Eagles' single-season TD record in 2011 with 20 total touchdowns (17 rushing, 3 receiving). He broke 1,000 yards for the second straight season, going for 1,309 yards, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors for the first time.

2012: McCoy played in only 12 games due to injury, but was still able to rush for 840 yards while catching 54 passes for 373 yards.

2013: McCoy had yet another record-breaking season for the Eagles in 2013. His 1,607 rushing yards are the most in a single season in team history. In addition, he racked up 539 yards receiving and 11 total touchdowns (9 rushing, 2 receiving). He established himself as the best running back in football, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors while finishing second in the NFL Offensive Player of the Year voting.

2014: In McCoy's final season with the Eagles, he surpassed 1,000 yards for the fourth time in his career with 1,319 yards and 5 touchdowns to earn Pro Bowl honors for a third time.

HOF (2024): Former Eagles Running Backs Coach Ted Williams used to describe LeSean McCoy this way: "If you put him in a box, say a 2-by-3-foot box," Williams would say, laughing and drawing the imaginary box in the air that would contain just about any running back in NFL history, "you wouldn't be able to touch LeSean. You wouldn't be able to get a finger on him. That's how elusive he is."

• Eagles' all-time leading rusher with 6,792 yards

• Eagles' single-season rushing yards leader with 1,607 yards

• Eagles' single-season yards from scrimmage leader with 2,146 yards

• Eagles' single-season touchdowns leader with 20 total touchdowns (17 rushing, 3 receiving)

• Ranks 22nd all-time in NFL history in career rushing yards

• 6-time Pro Bowl selection (3 with Eagles)

• 2-time All-Pro

• Runner-Up in 2013 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year vote

• 2010s NFL All-Decade Team

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