List of National Football League career rushing touchdowns leaders
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This is a list of National Football League (NFL) running backs by total career rushing touchdowns. This list includes all running backs with at least 75.
Emmitt Smith is the all-time leader with 164. He also leads in postseason touchdowns with 19. Cam Newton is the only quarterback in this list.
Players with at least 75 touchdowns
^ | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame |
* | Denotes player who is still active |
Through the 2022 season
Players with at least 10 postseason rushing touchdowns
Through end of 2021 playoffs
Rank | Player | Team(s) by season | Touchdowns |
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1 | Emmitt Smith^ | Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002) Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004) |
19 |
2 | Franco Harris^ | Pittsburgh Steelers (1972–1983) Seattle Seahawks (1984) |
16 |
Thurman Thomas^ | Buffalo Bills (1988–1999) Miami Dolphins (2000) | ||
4 | Terrell Davis^ | Denver Broncos (1995–2001) | 12 |
Marshawn Lynch | Buffalo Bills (2007–2010) Seattle Seahawks (2010–2015, 2019) Oakland Raiders (2017–2018) | ||
John Riggins^ | New York Jets (1971–1975) Washington Redskins (1976–1985) | ||
7 | Marcus Allen^ | Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1992) Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1997) |
11 |
LeGarrette Blount | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010–2012) New England Patriots (2013) Pittsburgh Steelers (2014) New England Patriots (2014–2016) Philadelphia Eagles (2017) Detroit Lions (2018) |
Historical rushing touchdowns leaders
Fifteen players are recognised as having held outright or tied the record as the NFL's career rushing touchdowns leader. Both Jim Brown and Emmitt Smith have held the record for over 20 years.