Emmitt Smith
Inducted:
2010
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
221 lb (100 kg)
Born:
May 15, 1969
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Running back
College:
Florida (1987–1989)
Emmitt Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and one of the most durable and productive running backs in league history. Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1990, Smith became the centerpiece of a dynasty that won three Super Bowls in the 1990s. Known for his vision, balance, and relentless work ethic, he consistently gained tough yards and delivered in crucial moments, becoming a reliable offensive weapon.
Smith earned eight Pro Bowl selections and four First-Team All-Pro honors during his 15-season career, and he led the league in rushing four times. His combination of skill, consistency, and leadership helped the Cowboys dominate their era. Smith finished his career with 18,355 rushing yards and 164 rushing touchdowns, records that remain benchmarks in the NFL.
Emmitt Smith was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, solidifying his legacy as one of the game’s greatest running backs.
Smith's Awards and Honors
- 3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
- Super Bowl MVP (XXVIII)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1992–1995)
- Second-team All-Pro (1991)
- 8× Pro Bowl (1990–1995, 1998, 1999)
- 4× NFL rushing yards leader (1991–1993, 1995)
- 3× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1992, 1994, 1995)
NFL Records
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1993)
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1990)
- NFL scoring leader (1995)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Only player to lead league in rushing in three different decades
NFL Teams
Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002)
Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004)
NFL Draft:
1990: 1st round, 17th overall pick
Dallas Cowboys
Number Worn:
22
NFL Stats
Seasons:
15 (1990-2004)
Game Played:
226
Game Started:
219
Rushing yards:
18,355
Rushing average:
4.2
Rushing touchdowns:
164
Receptions:
515
Receiving yards:
3,224
Receiving touchdowns:
11