Emmitt Smith Believes Derrick Henry Could Break His All-Time Rushing Record

Emmitt Smith Believes Derrick Henry Could Break His All-Time Rushing Record

Emmitt Smith has been the NFL’s all-time rushing leader for more than 20 years, and it’s long been believed that the Hall of Fame running back’s record of 18,355 yards would never be broken.

However, with Derrick Henry showing no signs of slowing down at 32, the possibility of him surpassing Smith isn’t as far-fetched as it once seemed.

Henry, who ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns in the Ravens’ season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts, is 10th on the all-time rushing list with 13,162 yards. If he stays healthy the entire season, Henry will likely move into sixth place, ahead of Curtis Martin and behind Adrian Peterson.

Henry still has a ways to go to catch Smith, but the former Cowboys great thinks Henry has a legitimate shot at breaking his record.

“Oh yeah, I think it’s possible,” Smith said via DraftKings. “Derrick Henry is a bigger back. He takes great care of his body. He’s in great shape.”

Smith pointed out that it wouldn’t be the first time that Henry broke one of his career rushing records.

“Derrick Henry broke my [Florida] state high school record. So I believe he could do it again,” Smith said.