5 NFL running backs who could register over 1,500 rushing yards in 2022 season

#3 - Dalvin Cook

Dalvin Cook in action during an NFL match

Dalvin Cook has been one of the best running backs in football over the last few years. If he can remain healthy, there’s no reason why he can’t top 1,500 rushing yards in 2022.

Cook managed to rush for 1,159 yards in an injury-hit campaign in 2021, while the year before that he rushed for 1,557 yards. That total was in just 14 games too, so if he was able to keep fit for all 17 regular season games, Cook could surpass 1,500 and challenge for the league lead in rushing.

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#2 - Joe Mixon

Joe Mixon in Super Bowl LVI

Joe Mixon of the Cincinnati Bengals can also surpass 1,500 rushing yards in 2022. Mixon was excellent in 2021, rushing for a career-high 1,205 yards and 13 touchdowns. Mixon put these outstanding numbers behind a woeful offensive line, which was recognized amongst the league's worst by most NFL fans.

However, this offseason, Cincinnati has focused on improving their line by bringing in Alex Cappa, Ted Karras, and La’El Collins, all of whom will be starters, as well as massively improving the line in 2022. These upgrades can easily help Mixon top 1,500 yards, establishing himself as one of the league's top backs.

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#1 - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor in action in an NFL game

The NFL’s leading rusher in 2021 will likely surpass 1,500 yards in 2022, and it would be a surprise to most fans if he were to fall short of that feat.

Taylor ran for a ridiculous 1,811 yards to go along with 18 rushing touchdowns, both of which led the NFL in that season. There’s no reason why Taylor can’t replicate this in 2022, as he goes into his third year with the Indianapolis Colts.

Taylor will have a new quarterback handing him the ball in Matt Ryan. If the pair can build a good rapport early on, Taylor will be amongst the best running backs in football in 2022.