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.
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 Parents: Mary Smith and Emmitt James Smith
Mary J. Smith and Emmitt James Smith Jr are the parents of former professional football player Emmitt Smith.
Smith’s father Emmitt James Smith Jr was a bus driver, and also played semiprofessional football while his mother Mary J. Smith details are under wraps.