LaDanian Tomlinson makes All-Quarter Century Team after legendary career

Los Angeles Chargers legend LaDanian Tomlinson receives another honor after landing on Sports Illustrated's All-Quarter Century Team.

San Diego Chargers running back LaDanian Tomlinson looks downfield during 1st half action against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping for stability in the backfield this upcoming season as the team brought in Najee Harris and drafted Omarion Hampton with its first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

However, there was a time when the franchise never had to worry about what was going on in the backfield. For nine seasons, the Chargers could count on LaDanian Tomlinson to carry the load. His time with the Chargers made Tomlinson a hall of famer, and one of the greatest ever to play the game.

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Recently, the team at Sports Illustrated's "MMQB" created the ultimate team of the last 25 years in the NFL, and Tomlinson earned the top spot at running back for the All-Quarter Century Team.

⭐ The MMQB’s All-Quarter Century Team ⭐

Our NFL writers and editors voted on the best players at every position over the past 25 years.

From quarterbacks to special-teamers, here are our 84 players deserving of honors 🥇https://t.co/JXflbhYBXt pic.twitter.com/qgmLOigoQY

— The MMQB (@theMMQB) July 21, 2025

"Tomlinson was a nearly unanimous selection for the first team. He trails Gore and Peterson in rushing yards since 2000, but his 145 rushing touchdowns clear second place (Peterson) by 25, and in fewer games. Tomlinson was a first-team All-Pro three times, Peterson four times, and they are the two most recent non-QBs to win league MVP," wrote the MMQB team.

Tomlinson's career accolades are stuff that most athletes could only dream of. At one time, the Chargers offense was an unstoppable force, which makes it even more painful that they could never win the big game.

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