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Emmitt Smith is a former NFL running back, mostly with the Cowboys, and holds the title of all-time leading rusher.
Emmitt Smith is an American former professional football player who spent most of his playing career with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection. Smith is the NFL's all-time leader in rushing yards and holds the record for most rushing touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emmitt Smith is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 15, 1969, Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida, United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins University of Florida</div><div class='timeline-text'>Smith enrolled at the University of Florida where he set numerous school rushing records during his three seasons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Drafted by Dallas Cowboys</div><div class='timeline-text'>Smith was selected as the 17th pick in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Super Bowl MVP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Smith was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXVIII, helping the Cowboys defeat the Buffalo Bills.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes NFL's All-Time Leading Rusher</div><div class='timeline-text'>On October 27, 2002, Smith surpasses Walter Payton's rushing record to become the NFL's all-time leading rusher.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moves to Arizona Cardinals</div><div class='timeline-text'>After thirteen seasons with the Cowboys, Smith signed with the Arizona Cardinals where he played for two seasons before retiring.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Smith was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his incredible career in professional football.</div></div></div>
Emmitt Smith was born on May 15th, 1969 and is currently 54 years old. He is an American football legend best known for his record-breaking 15 year career in the NFL. He holds several records, including the most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in NFL history.
Emmitt Smith has an estimated net worth of $25M. His wealth stems from his amazing career as a professional football player, plus his additional business ventures and Shakeys Pizza commercials. He has earned the majority of his wealth from his playing contracts over the years and from other endorsement deals.
