The 30 Greatest Dallas Cowboys Players of All Time

From Doomsday Defense legends and 90s dynasty icons to modern-day stars, this lineup spans six-plus decades of Cowboys greatness. Who tops your list?

1. 1
   Emmitt Smith

   Hall of Fame running back and the NFL's all-time leading rusher, three-time Super Bowl champion.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Darren Woodson

   Five-time Pro Bowl safety and the franchise's all-time leading tackler.
   832pts
3. 3
   Jay Novacek

   Five-time Pro Bowl tight end and a favorite target of Troy Aikman in the 1990s offense.
   832pts
4. 4
   Jason Witten

   Longtime tight end and the franchise's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards among tight ends.
   741pts
5. 5
   Zack Martin

   Perennial All-Pro offensive guard and cornerstone of the modern Cowboys line.
   611pts
6. 6
   Charles Haley

   Hall of Fame pass rusher who won five Super Bowls, two of them with Dallas in the 1990s.
   611pts
7. 7
   Larry Allen

   Hall of Fame offensive guard regarded as one of the strongest and most dominant linemen in NFL history.
   611pts
8. 8
   Lee Roy Jordan

   Middle linebacker who captained the Doomsday Defense for over a decade.
   610pts
9. 9
   Cliff Harris

   Hard-hitting free safety and six-time Pro Bowler on the 1970s Doomsday Defense.
   610pts
10. 10
    Terrell Owens

    Prolific and outspoken wide receiver who posted three 1,000-yard seasons during his Cowboys tenure.
    610pts
11. 11
    Harvey Martin

    Defensive end and co-MVP of Super Bowl XII alongside Randy White.
    610pts
12. 12
    Bob Hayes

    Hall of Fame wide receiver and Olympic gold medalist sprinter who redefined the deep passing threat.
    529pts
13. 13
    Tony Romo

    Undrafted quarterback who became the franchise's career leader in passing yards and touchdowns.
    529pts
14. 14
    Troy Aikman

    Hall of Fame quarterback who won three Super Bowls in the 1990s dynasty.
    529pts
15. 15
    Dak Prescott

    Current franchise quarterback and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2016.
    529pts
16. 16
    Bob Lilly

    Hall of Fame defensive tackle and the franchise's first-ever draft pick, anchor of the Doomsday Defense.
    433pts
17. 17
    Drew Pearson

    Clutch wide receiver credited with originating the term Hail Mary on his famous 1975 playoff catch.
    433pts
18. 18
    Rayfield Wright

    Hall of Fame offensive tackle who protected Roger Staubach through the 1970s dynasty years.
    433pts
19. 19
    Don Meredith

    Charismatic 1960s quarterback who became the franchise's first bona fide star signal caller.
    433pts
20. 20
    Deion Sanders

    Hall of Fame cornerback nicknamed Prime Time who helped anchor the 1995 Super Bowl champion secondary.
    433pts
21. 21
    DeMarcus Ware

    Hall of Fame edge rusher and the franchise's all-time sacks leader.
    433pts
22. 22
    Ezekiel Elliott

    Powerful running back who led the NFL in rushing multiple times after being drafted fourth overall in 2016.
    433pts
23. 23
    Michael Irvin

    Hall of Fame wide receiver known as The Playmaker, a key piece of the 1990s championship offense.
    317pts
24. 24
    Chuck Howley

    Linebacker who became the only player from a losing team ever named Super Bowl MVP.
    317pts
25. 25
    Tony Dorsett

    Hall of Fame running back who won a Super Bowl as a rookie in 1977 and totaled over 12,000 rushing yards.
    317pts
26. 26
    Micah Parsons

    Dominant modern-era linebacker and edge rusher, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021.
    317pts
27. 27
    CeeDee Lamb

    Current top wide receiver known for elite route running and after-catch production.
    317pts
28. 28
    Roger Staubach

    Hall of Fame quarterback who led Dallas to two Super Bowl titles in the 1970s and earned the nickname Captain America.
    0pts
29. 29
    Randy White

    Hall of Fame defensive tackle and co-MVP of Super Bowl XII, longtime Doomsday Defense leader.
    0pts
30. 30
    Mel Renfro

    Hall of Fame defensive back who made ten straight Pro Bowls starting from his 1964 rookie season.
    0pts

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