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Derrick Henry aims for NFL rushing record, Emmitt Smith supports

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Derrick Henry aims for NFL rushing record, Emmitt Smith supports
Summary

Derrick Henry is currently ranked No. 10 on the all-time NFL rushing list with 13,162 yards. Emmitt Smith, the record-holder with 18,355 yards, believes Henry has a chance to surpass him. Henry needs at least 5,193 yards to match Smith's record, requiring three seasons of about 1,731 rushing yards or four seasons of 1,300 yards. He has averaged 1,473 rushing yards per season since 2018. In Week 1 of the current season, Henry rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns, moving into third all-time in career touchdown runs.

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Key Details
  • •Derrick Henry has 13,162 career rushing yards.
  • •Emmitt Smith holds the rushing record with 18,355 yards.
  • •Henry is 5,193 yards away from breaking Smith's record.
  • •Henry averaged 1,473 rushing yards per season since 2018.
  • •He scored three touchdowns in Week 1 of the current season.
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  • 3:12 PMCBS NFL — Can Derrick Henry break NFL rushing record? All-time leader Emmitt Smith thinks so
What they're saying
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Henry sits at No. 10 on the all-time rushing list and still has some work to do to break Smith's record

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