Running back Emmitt Smith

The Dallas Cowboys were rebuilding when they selected Florida running back Emmitt Smith in the first round of the 1990 draft. He was a holdout the entire training camp and preseason, but reported to the Cowboys in time for the start of the regular season. He rushed for 937 yards and scored 11 touchdowns to earn Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. In the following five year span of his career, he led the league in rushing four times. His finest season came in 1995 when he recorded career highs for rushing yards (1,773), rushing touchdowns (25), and receptions (62). Not surprisingly, Smith’s impact helped lead the Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories from 1992 to 1995.