Not all quarterbacks are content to sit back in the pocket and play the game like a statue. Some guys have the legs, vision, and fearlessness to tuck it and run like a full-blown tailback.
These are the quarterbacks who didn’t just scramble—they attacked. Here are 14 QBs who ran like they were born to carry the rock.
14. Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick’s long strides made him look like he was gliding, but defenders knew better. Once he hit the open field, he was gone.
13. Justin Fields
Fields runs with a rare mix of power and speed, making him a nightmare in the open field. He doesn’t just escape pressure—he punishes defenses with chunk plays.
12. Marcus Mariota
Mariota always looked smooth and composed on the move. He wasn’t afraid to lower his shoulder and get physical either.
11. Daunte Culpepper
Built like a tight end, Culpepper brought the boom every time he ran. He may not have been flashy, but good luck bringing him down.
10. Josh Allen
Allen runs like a linebacker who forgot to hand the ball off. He hurdles guys, trucks defenders, and keeps defensive coordinators up at night.
9. Fran Tarkenton
Tarkenton was juking defenders out of their cleats before it was cool. His ability to scramble wasn’t just for show—it was a key part of his success.
8. Kyler Murray
Kyler moves like a joystick-controlled Madden character on turbo. His speed and shiftiness make him look more like a slot receiver than a QB.
7. Randall Cunningham
Cunningham made it all look easy—effortless strides and highlight-reel runs. He brought a whole new dimension to quarterback play in his era.
6. Cam Newton
Cam wasn’t just mobile—he was a battering ram with speed. Few quarterbacks in history have combined athleticism and power like he did.
5. Steve Young
Young had the instincts and wheels to flip a broken play into a touchdown. He made defenders pay for sleeping on his legs.
4. Jalen Hurts
Hurts runs with patience, vision, and real RB-level strength. Whether on a designed run or a scramble, he’s built to handle the contact.
3. Lamar Jackson
Lamar is basically a running back with a rocket arm. His cuts, acceleration, and elusiveness are straight-up unfair.
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2. Michael Vick
Vick was the original cheat code. No quarterback before him moved with that kind of raw, jaw-dropping speed.
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1. Greg Ward Jr.
Before switching to wide receiver in the NFL, Ward was slicing through defenses as a dual-threat quarterback at Houston. He ran like a tailback who just happened to throw the ball, too.
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