3. Mike Anderson
Years with Broncos: 2000-05 (6 seasons)
Career Stats: 3,822 rushing yards; 79 receptions; 647 receiving yards; 41 total touchdowns
Career Accolades: AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
Anderson’s most productive season was his first. Coming out of Utah, he compiled 1,487 yards and 15 touchdowns as a rookie, joining the Broncos just as the sun began to set on the legendary Terrell Davis’ career.
Anderson had to shine living out of the shadow of the greatest running back in Broncos history (spoiler alert). Though he never had another season quite like his rookie year, he earned the respect of his peers with a 1000-yard season in 2005 — a year after he suffered a groin injury that took him out of commission for the entirety of the 2004 season. In his first game back, he ran for 159 yards, including a memorable 93-yard dash to the end zone.
Anderson was traded to the Baltimore Ravens at the end of the 2005 season, where he played out two more years in the league but ran for less than 300 yards combined.
He obviously gave his all to the Mile High City. Thanks Mikey.
