Thurman Thomas, at 5' 10" and 200lbs, had 207 rushes and 18 receptions in his rookie year, when he played 15 games in a crowded backfield that contained Ronnie Harmon and Robb Riddick.
That's 225 touches over 15 games: 15 touches per game. He ended up doing okay.
Yes, he was a 2nd round pick and not a #9 overall pick, but I don't really care.