Emmitt Smith
Awards & Honours
21
Awards Won
8
Honours
4
Rankings
1
Covers
4
Records
Emmitt Smith's career is defined by records and championships. He is the NFL's all-time leading rusher and holds the record for most career rushing touchdowns. He is the only running back to win three Super Bowls, and his 1993 season, MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and rushing title, remains unmatched. His durability was legendary: he missed just 10 games in 15 seasons. Smith's legacy is celebrated with a statue outside AT&T Stadium and a place in both the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of the Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for his career at the University of Florida
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
Inducted into the team's Ring of Honor
National High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Inducted for his high school career
Florida Gators Football Ring of Honor
Inducted into the Gators' Ring of Honor
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to the Rose Bowl game
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member
Bronze Statue at AT&T Stadium
A bronze statue of Smith was unveiled outside AT&T Stadium
Rankings & Lists
NFL Network's 'The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players'
The Sporting News' '100 Greatest Football Players'
NFL Network's 'Top 10 Running Backs of All Time'
ESPN's 'Ranking the 50 Greatest NFL Players of All Time'
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
2002-10-28
18,355 Yards: Emmitt Smith Breaks the All-Time Rushing Record
Records & Feats
NFL all-time leading rusher
Holds the record for most career rushing yards with 18,355.
Most career rushing touchdowns
Holds the record with 164 rushing touchdowns.
Only running back with three Super Bowl wins
Won Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX.
Only player to win NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and rushing title in same season
Achieved the triple crown in 1993.