Sanders won the Offensive Rookie of the Year and was named to the Pro Bowl, an accolade he earned every he played. A Detroit Lion for his entire professional career, Sanders was the reason for any success that they had. He would lead the league in rushing four times, and in the years he didn't, he was never lower than fifth overall.
Known for his elusiveness and durability, Sanders was on track to pass Walter Payton as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, but he retired abruptly after the 1998 Season, while he was still at the top of his game, and only a year removed from a 2,000-yard season.