One ex-Jets running back has reached the pinnacle of his football career.
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LaDainian Tomlinson, who played for the Jets from 2010 through 2011, was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. He joined kicker Morten Anderson, quarterback Kurt Warner, running back Terrell Davis, defensive end Jason Taylor, Kenny Easley and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones as the Class of 2017.
Tomlinson ended his luxurious career with the Jets after spending the first nine seasons with the Chargers. In 170 games, he ran for 13,684 yards (fifth all-time) and scored 85 touchdowns (second all-time). He caught another 624 passes for 4,772 yards and 17 scores.
Tomlinson was a five-time Pro Bowler, three-time first-team all-pro and the league’s MVP in 2006. That season, he ran for 1,815 yards and scored 31 total touchdowns. He twice led the NFL in rushing (2006,2007), and three times in rushing touchdowns (2004, 2006, 2007).
In 2010 with the Jets, Tomlinson had his last good season. In 15 games, he ran for 914 yards and six touchdowns. He caught another 52 passes for 368 yards.
Taylor also had a brief stint with the Jets. He played for the team in 2010 where he had five sacks. He’s more widely known as a Dolphin, as he played 12 seasons in Miami. He finished his career with 139.5 sacks.
While Tomlinson and Taylor made the cut, the same can’t be said for ex-Jets center Kevin Mawae. He was among the six-through-10 picks.
Mawae spent most of his career with the Jets. The Seahawks drafted Mawae in the second round in 1994. He spent three years in Seattle before signing with the Jets. He then developed into one of the best centers in the league.
Mawae was voted to eight Pro Bowls, earned first-team all-pro honors seven times, and was part of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team. He played in 241 games with 238 starts. Mawae played the final four years of his career with the Titans (2006-2009). He was a Pro Bowler in 2008 and 2009.
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