Emmitt Smith is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Among other accolades, he is the league’s all-time leading rusher.
Smith grew up in Pensacola, Florida, and became the second-leading rusher in American high school football history while playing for Escambia High School.
Despite his accomplishments and accolades, some college recruiting analysts opined that he was too small and too slow to succeed in major college football when he signed to play for the University of Florida.
Recruiting expert Max Emfinger didn’t list Smith among the top 50 high school running backs in his high school class and opined, “Emmitt Smith is a lugger, not a runner.
He played three years of college football for the Florida Gators, where he set numerous school rushing records. After being named a unanimous All-American in 1989, Smith chose to forgo his senior year of eligibility and play professionally.
Emmitt Smith Net Worth
Emmitt Smith has an estimated net worth of $25 million. He made this money through his professional career as a football player.
