List of NFL career rushing touchdowns leaders

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 2023 season

Players with at least 10 postseason rushing touchdowns
Through end of 2023 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.