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LaDainian Tomlinson inducted into 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame

LaDainian Tomlinson, who was taken No. 5 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL draft, set franchise records for rushing attempts (2,880), rushing yards (12,490) and rushing touchdowns (138). He finished his career (2001-09) with 13,684 rushing yards,145 rushing touchdowns, 4,772 receiving yards, 17 receiving touchdowns and a 4.9 yards per carry. Tomlinson also led the league in rushing in 2006 and 2007 and in rushing touchdowns in 2004, 2006 and 2007.

Tomlinson also holds the single-season touchdown record, scoring 31 total touchdowns (28 rushing, three receiving) in 2006. Tomlinson is the definition of a legend.