San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson threw his seventh career touchdown pass during the Chargers’ 14-3 win over the Chicago Bears during Kickoff Weekend action on Sunday.
Here is how his career touchdown total compares to the 25 modern-era running backs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It should be noted that Charley Trippi and Frank Gifford spent limited time at the quarterback position.
Charley Trippi – 16
Frank Gifford – 14
Walter Payton – 8
Marcus Allen – 6
Paul Hornung - 5
Jim Brown – 3
John Henry Johnson – 2
Leroy Kelly – 2
Lenny Moore – 2
Doak Walker – 2
Earl Campbell – 1
Eric Dickerson – 1
Tony Dorsett – 1
Hugh McElhenny – 1
Joe Perry – 1
Gale Sayers – 1
O.J. Simpson – 1
Larry Csonka – 0
Franco Harris – 0
Ollie Matson – 0
Marion Motley – 0
John Riggins – 0
Barry Sanders – 0
Jim Taylor – 0
Thurman Thomas – 0