List of dual-threat quarterback records

However, over the sport's history the position has evolved to feature quarterbacks with elite running ability.

Note: stats are accurate as of the end of Super Bowl LIX of the 2024–25 NFL playoffs.

[17][18] Quarterback sneaks or other runs in short yardage situations tend to be successful as a result of the distance between the offensive and defensive lines being one yard.

Drew Tate, a quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders, led the CFL in rushing touchdowns during the 2014 season with ten scores as the backup to Bo Levi Mitchell.

Tate scored two one-yard rushing touchdowns in the Stampeders' 20–16 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 102nd Grey Cup.

Cam Newton is the NFL's all-time leader in career rushing attempts and touchdowns by a quarterback
Josh Allen has the most career rushing touchdowns among active quarterbacks
Lamar Jackson has four of the top eight NFL seasons in rushing attempts and two of the top four in rushing yards
Jalen Hurts ( pictured ) and Josh Allen's 2023 performances are tied for first all-time in rushing touchdowns
Damon Allen is the CFL's all-time leader in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns for a quarterback.
Kerry Joseph