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 2023 season
Through end of 2022 playoffs[1]
Rank | Player | Team(s) by season | Touchdowns |
---|---|---|---|
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) |
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.