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

Emmitt Smith

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

1000pts

2

Darren Woodson

Five-time Pro Bowl safety and the franchise's all-time leading tackler.

832pts

3

Jay Novacek

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

832pts

4

Jason Witten

Longtime tight end and the franchise's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards among tight ends.

741pts

5

Zack Martin

Perennial All-Pro offensive guard and cornerstone of the modern Cowboys line.

611pts

6

Charles Haley

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

611pts

7

Larry Allen

Hall of Fame offensive guard regarded as one of the strongest and most dominant linemen in NFL history.

611pts

8

Lee Roy Jordan

Middle linebacker who captained the Doomsday Defense for over a decade.

610pts

9

Cliff Harris

Hard-hitting free safety and six-time Pro Bowler on the 1970s Doomsday Defense.

610pts

10

Terrell Owens

Prolific and outspoken wide receiver who posted three 1,000-yard seasons during his Cowboys tenure.

610pts

11

Harvey Martin

Defensive end and co-MVP of Super Bowl XII alongside Randy White.

610pts

12

Bob Hayes

Hall of Fame wide receiver and Olympic gold medalist sprinter who redefined the deep passing threat.

529pts

13

Tony Romo

Undrafted quarterback who became the franchise's career leader in passing yards and touchdowns.

529pts

14

Troy Aikman

Hall of Fame quarterback who won three Super Bowls in the 1990s dynasty.

529pts

15

Dak Prescott

Current franchise quarterback and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2016.

529pts

16

Bob Lilly

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

433pts

17

Drew Pearson

Clutch wide receiver credited with originating the term Hail Mary on his famous 1975 playoff catch.

433pts

18

Rayfield Wright

Hall of Fame offensive tackle who protected Roger Staubach through the 1970s dynasty years.

433pts

19

Don Meredith

Charismatic 1960s quarterback who became the franchise's first bona fide star signal caller.

433pts

20

Deion Sanders

Hall of Fame cornerback nicknamed Prime Time who helped anchor the 1995 Super Bowl champion secondary.

433pts

21

DeMarcus Ware

Hall of Fame edge rusher and the franchise's all-time sacks leader.

433pts

22

Ezekiel Elliott

Powerful running back who led the NFL in rushing multiple times after being drafted fourth overall in 2016.

433pts

23

Michael Irvin

Hall of Fame wide receiver known as The Playmaker, a key piece of the 1990s championship offense.

317pts

24

Chuck Howley

Linebacker who became the only player from a losing team ever named Super Bowl MVP.

317pts

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

Micah Parsons

Dominant modern-era linebacker and edge rusher, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021.

317pts

27

CeeDee Lamb

Current top wide receiver known for elite route running and after-catch production.

317pts

28

Roger Staubach

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

176pts

29

Randy White

Hall of Fame defensive tackle and co-MVP of Super Bowl XII, longtime Doomsday Defense leader.

176pts

30

Mel Renfro

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

176pts