Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith set what many feel is an unbreakable NFL record for career rushing yards. But after a monster first season in Baltimore in 2024, Derrick Henry has at least forced us to do the math. The Ravens’ star RB isn’t completely out of range at this point, though he would need some rare longevity to make it happen.
In October 2002, during his last year with the Cowboys, Smith broke Walter Payton’s record of 16,726 yards to become the all-time leader. He increased his lead over the rest of that season and two more with the Cardinals, retiring after 2004 with 18,355 rushing yards over a 15-year career.