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.
^ | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame |
* | Denotes player who is still active |
Through the 2024 season
Through end of 2024 playoffs [1]
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, 2014 – 2016) Pittsburgh Steelers (2014) Philadelphia Eagles (2017) Detroit Lions (2018) | ||
9 | Jalen Hurts * | Philadelphia Eagles (2020 –present) | 10 |
Fifteen players are recognised as having held outright or tied the record as the NFL's career rushing touchdowns leader. [2] Both Jim Brown and Emmitt Smith have held the record for over 20 years.