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
Through the 2024 season
Players with at least 10 postseason rushing touchdowns
Through end of 2024 playoffs
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.
See also
- NFL records (individual)
- List of National Football League career rushing yards leaders
- List of National Football League annual rushing touchdowns leaders
References
- Career rushing touchdown leaders at profootballreference.com




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