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2006 NFL MVP: LaDainian Tomlinson

LaDainian Tomlinson was drafted with the No. 5 overall pick in 2001 NFL Draft. Tomlinson played for the San Diego Chargers for nine years before ending his career with the New York Jets. The running back was a five-time Prowl Bowl selection, a three-time first-team All-Pro and the NFL MVP in 2006. That same year, he was also voted the NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He won all of these accolades while playing for the Chargers.

Nov 29, 2009; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philp Rivers (17) hands the ball to running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel (7) at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Benson-US PRESSWIRE

LT, as he was known by Charger fans, finished his career with 13,684 rushing yards, averaging 4.