5 RBs who were the biggest one-season wonders in NFL history

NFL running backs who were one-season wonders

#3 - Olandis Gary, Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Olandis Gary.

Olandis Gary was selected in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos as a back-up running back and provided depth in the position. After injuries to other players, Gary got the opportunity to start 12 games during his rookie season and he made the most of it.

Gary recorded 276 carries for 1,159 yards and seven touchdowns in his first year, showing a ton of promise for his future.

Unfortunately, he never again came close to matching that kind of production. He accumulated just 220 carries for 839 yards and four touchdowns over the next four years combined before retiring.

#2 - Peyton Hillis, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis.

Peyton Hillis had a relatively solid career as a role player, recording 3,882 total yards and 26 touchdowns across seven seasons. Nearly half of his total production all came in one-season for the Cleveland Browns.

Hillis put together a massive year in 2010, totaling 1,654 yards and 13 touchdowns. He more than doubled his career highs in both categories, with his second-best performances being 717 yards and six touchdowns.

#1 - Ickey Woods, Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals running back Ickey Woods

Ickey Woods burst onto the scene in his rookie year during the 1988 NFL season.

He recorded an impressive 1,265 total yards and 15 touchdowns while finishing third in the Rookie of the Year voting and also being selected as a second-team All-Pro running back.

The Cincinnati Bengals thought they had a workhorse running back moving forward, but Woods didn't do much at all for the rest of his career. He combined for just 657 yards and touchdowns over the next three years before retiring early.