NFL's All-Time Greatest Running Backs

A look at the most dominant running backs in NFL history, judged by career achievements, Super Bowl impact, and their place in the GOAT conversation.

The top 3

Top 3 RBs by Career Rushing Yards: Emmitt Smith leads all NFL running backs with 18,355 career rushing yards, followed by Walter Payton (16,726 yards) and Frank Gore (16,000 yards).
RBs with Multiple Super Bowl MVPs/Rings: Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier are tied for the most Super Bowl wins by a running back, each with four rings, while Emmitt Smith and Terrell Davis are among the running backs who have won Super Bowl MVP.
GOAT Running Back Contenders: The debate for the greatest running back of all time often includes legends like Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, and Emmitt Smith, all renowned for their exceptional talent and impact on the game.