Lamar Jackson is aiming to reach 7,000 rushing yards after breaking Michael Vick’s record for most rushing yards by an NFL quarterback. The 2024 season was one of Jackson’s best yet. He set personal bests with 4,172 passing yards and 41 passing touchdowns. He also achieved the fourth-best single-season passer rating in NFL history at 119.6. Along with this, Jackson rushed for 915 yards, surpassing Michael Vick’s previous rushing record for quarterbacks.
As he starts the 2025 season, Jackson has a total of 6,173 rushing yards. This total is just 214 yards less than running back Christian McCaffrey’s career rushing yards. It also ties him with Alfred Morris for the 96th-most rushing yards in NFL history. If Jackson has another strong season running the ball, he could break the 7,000-yard mark.
Jackson has played 103 NFL games so far. His average rushing yards per game is 59.9, which is the highest for any quarterback in league history. The next closest are Justin Fields with 50.2 yards per game and Michael Vick with 42.7. While Jackson does not score as many rushing touchdowns as quarterbacks like Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts, his ability to run the ball effectively makes him a unique and dangerous dual-threat player.
In 2024, Jackson had his lowest rushing attempts per game, with 8.2 carries. This lower number of attempts might make it harder for him to reach 7,000 rushing yards. However, his yards per carry increased to 6.6, which is one yard more than his average in 2023. If Jackson can maintain that high average alongside teammate Derrick Henry, he is on track to surpass 7,000 rushing yards during Baltimore’s Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers.
Reaching the 7,000-yard milestone means Jackson must stay consistent, especially since his 2024 rushing numbers were achieved in a highly efficient offense. If the Baltimore Ravens cannot repeat their success, his rushing stats might drop. Still, there is reason to believe the team will remain strong. The Ravens have kept 10 of 11 offensive starters and added wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, strengthening their attack.
The Ravens could become more focused on passing, which might reduce Jackson’s rushing attempts. However, Baltimore’s offense performs best when Jackson uses his running ability. His rushing skill is unmatched for a quarterback and will remain a key part of the team’s strategy. Unless something unexpected happens, Lamar Jackson is likely to reach 7,000 rushing yards by the end of the 2025 season.
