Florida Football: Mount Rushmore of running backs

By Benjamin Henderson | Aug 13, 2022

Oct 1, 1988; Gainesville, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Florida Gators running back Emmitt Smith (22) in action against LSU at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports © Copyright USA TODAY Sports /

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Emmitt Smith

The other no brainer on this list, Smith would have the top spot on Florida’s all-time rushing list had he stuck around in Gainesville for a fourth season.

In three years, Smith racked up 3,928 yards rushing and 36 rushing touchdowns.

His 284 rushing attempts in 1989 led to 1,599 rushing yards for an average yards per carry of 5.6.

Smith currently sits 11th on the all-time rushing list for the SEC.

Smith would go on to be drafted in the first round by the Dallas Cowboys in 1990.

He had an okay NFL career.

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