List of National Football League rushing touchdowns leaders

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This is a list of National Football League running backs by total career rushing touchdowns recorded.

Rank[1] Player Seasons by team Total rushing
touchdowns[2]		 Year of induction into
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1 Emmitt Smith Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002)
Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004)		 164 Not applicable[3]
2 Marcus Allen Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1992)
Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1997)		 123 2003
3 Walter Payton Chicago Bears (1975–1987) 110 1993
4 Jim Brown Cleveland Browns (1957–1965) 106 1971
5 John Riggins New York Jets (1971–1975)
Washington Redskins (1976–1985)		 104 1992
6 (tie) Marshall Faulk Indianapolis Colts (1994–1998)
Saint Louis Rams (1999–2005)		 100 Not applicable[3]
6 (tie) LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers (2001–2006[4]) 100 Not applicable[3]
8 Barry Sanders Detroit Lions (1989–1998) 99 2004
9 Shaun Alexander Seattle Seahawks (2000–2006[4]) 96 Not applicable[3]
10 (tie) Jerome Bettis Los Angeles Rams (1993–1995[5])
Pittsburgh Steelers (1996–2005)		 91 Not applicable[3]
10 (tie) Franco Harris Pittsburgh Steelers (1972–1983)
Seattle Seahawks (1984)		 91 1990
12 (tie) Eric Dickerson Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987[6])
Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991)
Los Angeles Raiders (1992)
Atlanta Falcons (1993)		 90 1999
12 (tie) Curtis Martin New England Patriots (1995–1997)
New York Jets (1998–2005		 90 Not applicable[3]
14 Priest Holmes Baltimore Ravens (1997–2000)
Kansas City Chiefs (2001–2005)		 86 Not applicable[3]
15 Jim Taylor Green Bay Packers (1958–1966)
New Orleans Saints (1967)		 83 1976
16 Corey Dillon Cincinnati Bengals (1997–2003)
New England Patriots (2004–2006[4])		 82 Not applicable[3]
17 Ottis Anderson Saint Louis Cardinals (1979–1986[7])
New York Giants (1986–1992)		 81 None
18 Ricky Watters San Francisco 49ers (1992–1994)
Philadelphia Eagles (1995–1997)
Seattle Seahawks (1998–2001)		 78 Not applicable[3]
19 Tony Dorsett Dallas Cowboys (1977–1987)
Denver Broncos (1988)		 77 1994
20 Pete Johnson Cincinnati Bengals (1976–1983)
Miami Dolphins (1984[8])
San Diego Chargers (1984)		 76 None
21 (tie) Earl Campbell Houston Oilers (1978–1984[9])
New Orleans Saints (1984–1985)		 74 1991
21 (tie) Leroy Kelly Cleveland Browns (1964–1973) 74 1994
23 Terry Allen Minnesota Vikings (1991–1992, 1994)
Washington Redskins (1995–1998)
New England Patriots (1999
New Orleans Saints (2000)
Baltimore Ravens (2001)		 73 Not applicable[3]
24 Chuck Muncie New Orleans Saints (1976–1980[10])
San Diego Chargers (1980–1984)		 71 None
25 Edgerrin James Indianapolis Colts (1999–2005)
Arizona Cardinals (2006[4])		 70 Not applicable[3]
26 (tie) Gerald Riggs Atlanta Falcons (1982–1988)
Washington Redskins (1989–1991)		 69 None
26 (tie) Steve Van Buren Philadelphia Eagles (1944–1951) 69 1965
28 Eddie George Tennessee Titans (1996[11]–2003)
Dallas Cowboys (2004)		 68 Not applicable[3]
29 (tie) Thurman Thomas Buffalo Bills (1988–1999)
Miami Dolphins (2000)		 65 None
29 (tie) Stephen Davis Washington Redskins (1996–2002)
Carolina Panthers (2003–2005)
Saint Louis Rams (2006[4])		 65 Not applicable[3]
31 Larry Csonka Miami Dolphins (1968–1974, 1979)
New York Giants (1976–1978)		 64 1987
32 Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts (1956–1967) 63 1975
33 (tie) O.J. Simpson Buffalo Bills (1969–1977)
San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979)		 61 1985
33 (tie) Herschel Walker Dallas Cowboys (1986–1989[12], 1996–1997)
Minnesota Vikings (1989–1991)
Philadelphia Eagles (1992–1994)
New York Giants (1995)		 61 None
35 Terrell Davis Denver Broncos (1995–2001) 60 Not applicable[3]

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  1. ^ Rank is as of the conclusion of the 2006 season.
  2. ^ Total is through the conclusion of the 2006 season.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n A player is not eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for five calendar years or is deceased; player was not eligible for induction upon the commencement of the 2006 season.
  4. ^ a b c d e Player was on an active roster during the 2006 season.
  5. ^ In 1995, the Los Angeles Rams were styled as the Saint Louis Rams upon the franchise's relocating.
  6. ^ Dickerson was traded during the pendency of the 1987 season; he contested three games for the Rams and nine for the Colts.
  7. ^ Anderson was traded during the pendency of the 1986 season; he contested four games for the Cardinals and eight for the Giants.
  8. ^ Johnson was traded during the pendency of the 1984 season; he contested three games for the Chargers and thirteen for the Dolphins.
  9. ^ Campbell was traded during the pendency of the 1984 season; he contested six games for the Oilers and eight for the Saints.
  10. ^ Muncie was traded during the pendency of the 1980 season; he contested four games for the Saints and eleven for the Chargers.
  11. ^ In the 1996 season, George's first, the Tennessee Titans were styled as the Houston Oilers; the franchise relocated prior to the commencement of the 1997 season.
  12. ^ Walker was traded during the pendency of the 1989 season; he contested five games for the Cowboys and eleven for the Vikings.

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