The University of Florida running back was drafted in the first round by Dallas on April 22, 1990. He played sparingly in the first two games of the Cowboys' season because of a summer-long contract dispute and holdout. But he rebounded nicely and went on to rush for 937 yards on 241 carries for 11 touchdowns. He was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press and selected to the NFC-AFC Pro Bowl.
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Emmitt Smith ended his career with 18,355 yards rushing and 3,224 yards pass receiving.
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The Cowboys played in and won three Super Bowls with Emmitt Smith, SBs XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX.
Rushing Yards 18,355 - Average 4.2 yards per carry - Rushing TDs 174
Emmitt Smith holds the career record for rushing touchdowns with 164. The closest player to his record is LaDainian Tomlinson who has 138.