Yards from scrimmage important statistic for running backs that contribute significantly to the passing attack. Many teams have special lineups for passing plays in which running backs who are better receivers are substituted into the game. Some running backs are notable for the fact that they are both a primary rushing and primary passing weapon. Notable running backs known for yards from scrimmage include Roger Craig, the first National Football League (NFL) player to have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season, Walter Payton, the NFL career record holder among running backs (until broken by Emmitt Smith), and Chris Johnson, the
Malcolm Brown (American football) true freshmen. He was named second team Freshman All-American by Yahoo! Sports. Brown shared the Longhorns backfield with Johnathan Gray and Joe Bergeron in the 2012 season. On September 1, against Wyoming, he had 105 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. On September 15, against Ole Miss, he had 128 rushing yard and two rushing touchdowns. On December 1, against Kansas State, he had 40 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown to go along with six receptions for 43 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. Overall, he finished the 2012 season with 324 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, 15 receptions,