Who Has Scored The Most Points In NFL History?

The answer to the question of who has scored the most points in NFL history may surprise you. Check out our blog post to find out who currently holds this record.

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. He played for the Dallas Cowboys for thirteen seasons and helped them win three Super Bowls. He was also the league MVP in 1993 and the Super Bowl MVP in 1994. Smith retired from the NFL in 2004 with over 18,000 career rushing yards.

Born in Pensacola, Florida

Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969) is a former American football running back who is the NFL’s all-time leader in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns, and games with 100+ rushing yards. He played 15 seasons of professional football for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). A three-time Super Bowl champion and the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1993, Smith was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. He played college football at Florida before being drafted in the first round by Dallas.

Smith is also one of only two non-kickers in NFL history to score more than 1,000 career points (the other being Jerry Rice). In NFL history only 21 players have scored more than 10,000 career points. Smith holds many NFL records for running backs, including most career games with 100+ rushing yards (78), most consecutive games with 100+ rushing yards (18), most career rushes for losses yardage (-421), and most fumble recoveries in a season (8).

Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft

Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida, the son of Mary J. Smith and Emmitt James Smith, Jr. He is the brother of retired San Francisco 49ers linebacker Steve Taylor. Smith was a letterman in football and track at Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. As a senior, he was a parishioner of St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

In football, he played running back and All-State linebacker for the Escambia Gators. He was rated the number one recruit in the nation by Parade magazine.[citation needed] In track & field he competed as a member of 4 × 100 m relay squad.

Rushed for a then-record 18,355 yards and 164 touchdowns

Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. He played his entire 15-year career with the Dallas Cowboys (1990-2004), helping them to three Super Bowl titles. He was the league’s MVP in 1993 and led the NFL in rushing four times.

Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice is the most prolific receiver in NFL history. He is the all-time leader in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns. He was selected to 13 Pro Bowls, and named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year 3 times. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.

Born in Starksville, Mississippi

Jerry Rice was born on October 13, 1962 in Starksville, Mississippi. He was the youngest of three children born to Joe and Connie Rice. His father worked as a block mason and his mother was a schoolteacher. Rice’s parents emphasized the importance of education to their children and all three of their children went on to graduate from college.

Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft

Rice attended Mississippi Valley State University, where he caught 301 passes for 4,693 yards and 50 touchdowns, while also gaining 2,844 all-purpose yards. He was selected in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He played 20 seasons with the 49ers (1985–2000), Oakland Raiders (2001–2004) and Seattle Seahawks (2004), becoming one of the most productive wide receivers in NFL history.

In his second season, Rice caught 86 passes for 1,570 yards and 15 touchdowns to help the 49ers win Super Bowl XXIII. In 1987 he posted a then-league record 1,848 receiving yards as well as 22 touchdown receptions and missed only two games over his first six seasons. In 1996 he helped lead the 49ers to victory in Super Bowl XXXIX. As of 2017 he holds or shares 29 NFL records including most reception yards in a season (1,848 in 1987) and most touchdown receptions in a career (208).

Ranks first in most career receiving yards (22,895) and touchdowns (208)

Jerry Rice is a retired American football player who is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in NFL history. He played for 20 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers, and also briefly with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. During his career, he amassed an impressive number of records, including most career receiving yards (22,895) and touchdowns (208). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

Walter Payton

Walter Payton was an American football player who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Payton is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

Born in Columbia, Mississippi

Walter Jerry Payton was born on July 25, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi. He was the third of four children of Peter and Alyne Payton. His father worked in a local factory and his mother was a homemaker. Walter’s older brothers, Eddie and Edward, were both talented athletes who went on to play college football. When Walter was just a toddler, the family moved to a farm outside of town. It was there that he developed his love for sports and his competitive nature.

As a child, Payton was always active. He loved playing all kinds of sports, but football was his favorite. He followed in his brothers’ footsteps and excelled at the game. In high school, he led his team to the state championship game as a senior. He was named an All-American and was heavily recruited by colleges across the country. Payton ultimately chose to attend Jackson State University because it was close to home and had a strong football program.

Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft

Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1954 – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Payton is remembered as a prolific rusher, once holding the NFL’s single-season rushing yards record, as well as the league’s career rushing yards record. He was also known for his precise blocking and receiving. He entered the NFL in 1975 and had an immediate impact, winning NFL Rookie of the Year and helping lead the Bears to the playoffs. Despite sharing time with runsQuarterback Bob Avellini, he was selected for five Pro Bowls. He retired in 1987 after a disappointing season in which he saw his role reduced due to head coach Mike Ditka’s preference for more running back Alvin Harper.

Payton is one of only four players to have won both an NFL Most Valuable Player Award (1977) and a Super Bowl ring (1985), along with Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, and Emmitt Smith. He was inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1993) and the College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility (1996).

Rushed for 16,726 yards and 110 touchdowns

In his 13 NFL seasons, Payton rushed for 16,726 yards and 110 touchdowns, caught492 passes for 4,538 yards and 15 touchdowns, gained 3,820 combined net yards as a punt and kickoff returner, and completed eight touchdown passes. Payton holds the NFL record for the most career carries (3,838),[1] rushing yards (16,726),[2] all-purpose yards (21,803),[1]and touchdowns (125).[3][4][note 1] He is one of only six running backs to have had more than 3,000 career rushing attempts.[5] His 8 major NFL records include: the most games played by a running back in an NFL career (190);[6][7][8] the most rushing yards gained in a season.

LaDainian Tomlinson

LaDainian Tomlinson is a retired NFL running back who played for 11 seasons. He is considered one of the best running backs of all time. In his career, he rushed for over 13,000 yards and scored 175 touchdowns. He also won the 2006 NFL MVP award.

Born in Rosebud, Texas

LaDainian Tomlinson was born on June 23, 1979, in Rosebud, Texas. He was the eighth of 12 children born to Oliver and Mary Tomlinson. Rosebud is a small town about 60 miles south of Dallas with a population of just over 2,000 people. Growing up, Tomlinson loved playing football and dreamed of one day playing in the NFL. After excelling in high school, he was recruited by several colleges but ultimately decided to attend TCU on a full football scholarship.

Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft

LaDainian Tomlinson was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played his entire 11-year career with the Chargers, where he became their all-time leader in rushing yards and total touchdowns. During his time with the Chargers, he was selected to five Pro Bowls and was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2006. He also set several records, including most rushing yards in a single season and most total touchdowns in a single season. Upon his retirement following the 2011 season, he was ranked as one of the greatest running backs of all time.

Ranks fifth in most career rushing yards (13,684) and second in most career rushing touchdowns (145)

LaDainian Tomlinson ranks fifth in most career rushing yards (13,684) and second in most career rushing touchdowns (145). He also ranks fourth in most career total touchdowns (162). Tomlinson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.