The 5 best running backs in Kansas State football history

Kansas State running backs have one thing that ties them all together, and it might not be what you think.

Oct 16,2004; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Darren Sproles scores a touchdown in the 1st quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during their game at the KSU Stadium/ Wagner Field in Manhattan, Kansas. Oklahoma led Kansas St. 17-14 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2004 Tim Heitman / Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

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463. . 2009-2010. K-State best RBs. player. RB. Daniel Thomas. Daniel Thomas. .

Daniel Thomas only spent two seasons at Kansas State for his junior and senior years. However, even in two seasons, Thomas made a big impact on the Kansas State offense.

Thomas is fourth on the all-time career rushing yards list for Kansas State with 2,850, which is impressive for just two seasons. Thomas is also sixth on the all-time rushing touchdowns list for Kansas State with 30 career touchdowns.

In Bill Snyder's first season back, he clearly relied a lot on Thomas as he had 247 carries for 1,265 yards and 11 touchdowns in his junior season. He outdid himself in his senior season with 298 carries for 1,585 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Thomas was drafted in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, but unfortunately, his NFL career was not as stellar as his college career.

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