Eagles RB Miles Sanders moves past DeSean Jackson for most yards from scrimmage by a rookie in team history

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Miles Sanders in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft and there’s no doubt that Howie Roseman hit on that pick.

Sanders has star power and with a 7-yard run against the Redskins on Sunday, Sanders broke DeSean Jackson’s franchise record for yards from scrimmage for a rookie.

With a 7-yard rush in the second quarter, Miles Sanders now holds the @Eagles rookie record for the most scrimmage yards.

Sanders broke teammate DeSean Jackson's previous rookie record of 1,008 scrimmage yards, set in 2008.#PHIvsWAS | #FlyEaglesFly

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) December 15, 2019

Sanders entered Sunday’s game at FedEx Field with 948 yards from scrimmage on the season, trailing only DeSean Jackson (1,008 in 2008) in the record books.

Sanders entered Sunday’s game with 131 carries for 565 yards and one touchdown. As a pass-catcher, Sanders has 36 catches for 386 yards and two more scores. He’s also returned 14 kicks for 314 yards.

Sanders now has 1,012 yards on the season.

Sanders also has a chance to set the Eagles rookie record for rushing yards in a season.

Sanders ranked No. 4 on the list with 565, trailing only McCoy (637 in 2009), Correll Buckhalter (586 in 2001) and Keith Byars (577 in 1986).