Dallas Cowboys all-time rankings and stat leaders is the main SOG Sports hub for every major Cowboys history page, position ranking and franchise leaderboard. This page brings together Dallas’ best players of all-time, top quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, defensive players, passing leaders, rushing leaders, receiving leaders, sack leaders and interception leaders in one central place.
The Cowboys are one of the NFL’s most important franchises because their history stretches across multiple championship eras. There is the Tom Landry foundation, the Roger Staubach and Doomsday Defense years, the 1990s dynasty built around Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin, the Tony Romo and Jason Witten era, and the modern Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons era. A real Cowboys history hub has to cover all of it.
This page is built as the central guide for our Dallas Cowboys all-time rankings, Cowboys stat leaders and Cowboys franchise history content. Use it to jump into the best Cowboys players of all-time, the top position rankings and the major career leaderboards for passing, rushing, receiving, sacks and interceptions.
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Cowboys Rankings and Stat Leaders Hub
This table is the quickest way to find every major Dallas Cowboys all-time ranking and franchise leaderboard on SOG Sports. The full team ranking is the best place to start, while the position rankings and stat leaderboards go deeper into specific parts of Cowboys history.
| Category | Cowboys Page |
|---|---|
| Full Team Ranking | Best Dallas Cowboys Players of All-Time Tier List |
| Quarterbacks | Best Dallas Cowboys Quarterbacks of All-Time |
| Running Backs | Best Dallas Cowboys Running Backs of All-Time |
| Wide Receivers | Best Dallas Cowboys Wide Receivers of All-Time |
| Defensive Players | Best Dallas Cowboys Defensive Players of All-Time |
| Passing Yards | Dallas Cowboys All-Time Passing Yards Leaders |
| Passing Touchdowns | Dallas Cowboys All-Time Passing Touchdown Leaders |
| Rushing Yards | Dallas Cowboys All-Time Rushing Yards Leaders |
| Rushing Touchdowns | Dallas Cowboys All-Time Rushing Touchdown Leaders |
| Receiving Yards | Dallas Cowboys All-Time Receiving Yards Leaders |
| Receiving Touchdowns | Dallas Cowboys All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders |
| Sacks | Dallas Cowboys All-Time Sacks Leaders |
| Interceptions | Dallas Cowboys All-Time Interceptions Leaders |
Dallas Cowboys Player Rankings
The best place to start is the full franchise ranking. This list compares every era and every position, weighing Cowboys-only impact, peak dominance, longevity, championships, playoff moments, awards and overall place in franchise history.
That page is the full Cowboys legacy ranking. It is where players like Roger Staubach, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Bob Lilly, Randy White, Mel Renfro, DeMarcus Ware, Larry Allen, Jason Witten and other franchise legends are compared across positions.
Dallas Cowboys Position Rankings
These pages break Cowboys history down by position. They are useful because Dallas has one of the deepest all-time rosters in football, with elite players at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and across the defense.
Best Dallas Cowboys Quarterbacks of All-Time
The Cowboys quarterback ranking is one of the best legacy debates in franchise history. Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman have the strongest championship cases, while Dak Prescott and Tony Romo are major names statistically. Danny White, Don Meredith, Craig Morton, Eddie LeBaron, Drew Bledsoe and Quincy Carter are also part of the broader Cowboys quarterback story.
Read the full Cowboys quarterback ranking.
Best Dallas Cowboys Running Backs of All-Time
The Cowboys running back ranking starts with Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time rushing leader and the defining back of the 1990s dynasty. Tony Dorsett, Ezekiel Elliott, DeMarco Murray, Don Perkins, Calvin Hill, Marion Barber, Herschel Walker, Duane Thomas and Robert Newhouse all give Dallas one of the deepest running back histories in football.
Read the full Cowboys running back ranking.
Best Dallas Cowboys Wide Receivers of All-Time
The Cowboys wide receiver ranking is loaded with different types of cases. Michael Irvin brought championship dominance, Bob Hayes changed the way defenses played speed, Drew Pearson became one of the franchise’s signature clutch receivers, Dez Bryant owns the franchise receiving touchdown record and CeeDee Lamb has already built one of the strongest modern Cowboys receiving cases.
Read the full Cowboys wide receiver ranking.
Best Dallas Cowboys Defensive Players of All-Time
The Cowboys defensive ranking focuses only on the defensive side of the ball. Bob Lilly, Randy White, Mel Renfro, DeMarcus Ware, Darren Woodson, Chuck Howley, Lee Roy Jordan, Cornell Green, Deion Sanders and Cliff Harris headline the list, giving Dallas a defensive history that is much deeper than casual fans usually remember.
Read the full Cowboys defensive players ranking.
Dallas Cowboys Offensive Stat Leaders
These pages cover the major Cowboys offensive leaderboards. Some are legacy-defining, like Emmitt Smith owning the rushing records. Others are more modern, like Dak Prescott and Tony Romo sitting at the top of the passing leaderboards or CeeDee Lamb climbing through the receiving records.
Cowboys All-Time Passing Yards Leaders
Dak Prescott and Tony Romo sit at the top of the Cowboys passing yards leaderboard, with Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach, Danny White, Don Meredith, Craig Morton, Steve Pelluer, Quincy Carter and Eddie LeBaron also part of the franchise’s passing history.
View the Cowboys all-time passing yards leaders.
Cowboys All-Time Passing Touchdown Leaders
The Cowboys passing touchdown leaderboard is led by the major modern and championship-era quarterbacks. Tony Romo, Dak Prescott, Troy Aikman, Danny White, Roger Staubach, Don Meredith, Craig Morton, Eddie LeBaron, Drew Bledsoe and Quincy Carter all appear in the franchise scoring record book.
View the Cowboys all-time passing touchdown leaders.
Cowboys All-Time Rushing Yards Leaders
Emmitt Smith leads the Cowboys rushing yards list by a massive margin, followed by Tony Dorsett, Ezekiel Elliott, Don Perkins, Calvin Hill, Robert Newhouse, DeMarco Murray, Marion Barber, Walt Garrison and Tony Pollard.
View the Cowboys all-time rushing yards leaders.
Cowboys All-Time Rushing Touchdown Leaders
Emmitt Smith also owns the Cowboys rushing touchdown record. Tony Dorsett, Ezekiel Elliott, Marion Barber, Don Perkins, Calvin Hill, Dak Prescott, Robert Newhouse, Walt Garrison, DeMarco Murray and Ron Springs are also part of the franchise rushing touchdown leaderboard.
View the Cowboys all-time rushing touchdown leaders.
Cowboys All-Time Receiving Yards Leaders
Jason Witten leads the Cowboys receiving yards list, which says a lot about his longevity and consistency as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. Michael Irvin, Tony Hill, Drew Pearson, Dez Bryant, CeeDee Lamb, Bob Hayes, Frank Clarke, Miles Austin and Amari Cooper are also major names on the leaderboard.
View the Cowboys all-time receiving yards leaders.
Cowboys All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders
Dez Bryant leads the Cowboys receiving touchdown list, with Jason Witten, Bob Hayes, Michael Irvin, Tony Hill, Frank Clarke, Drew Pearson, Billy Joe DuPree, CeeDee Lamb and Terrell Owens also ranking among the franchise’s top touchdown catchers.
View the Cowboys all-time receiving touchdown leaders.
Dallas Cowboys Defensive Stat Leaders
The Cowboys defensive leaderboards tell two different stories. The sacks list highlights pass rushers and defensive linemen who changed games up front, while the interceptions list highlights defensive backs and linebackers who produced takeaways across different eras.
Cowboys All-Time Sacks Leaders
DeMarcus Ware is the modern name most associated with the top of the Cowboys sack record book, while Harvey Martin, Randy White, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, George Andrie, Jethro Pugh, Bob Lilly, Jim Jeffcoat, Greg Ellis and DeMarcus Lawrence are also major figures in the franchise pass-rushing conversation.
View the Cowboys all-time sacks leaders.
Cowboys All-Time Interceptions Leaders
Mel Renfro leads the Cowboys interceptions list and remains one of the greatest defensive backs in franchise history. Everson Walls, Charlie Waters, Dennis Thurman, Michael Downs, Cornell Green, Terence Newman, Lee Roy Jordan, Cliff Harris and Chuck Howley also belong in the team’s takeaway conversation.
View the Cowboys all-time interceptions leaders.
Where Cowboys Legends Rank in NFL History
The Cowboys have several players who matter far beyond franchise history. Emmitt Smith is the NFL’s all-time rushing leader. Larry Allen belongs in the greatest offensive lineman debate. Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman are Hall of Fame quarterbacks with championship résumés. Bob Lilly and Randy White are all-time defensive line legends, while Michael Irvin, Jason Witten, Mel Renfro, DeMarcus Ware and Deion Sanders all have larger NFL legacy cases too.
- Best Quarterbacks of All-Time
- Best Running Backs of All-Time
- Best Wide Receivers of All-Time
- Best Tight Ends of All-Time
- Best Offensive Linemen of All-Time
- Best Edge Rushers of All-Time
- Best Linebackers of All-Time
- Best Cornerbacks of All-Time
- Best Safeties of All-Time
NFC East Team Rankings
The Cowboys’ history is also easier to understand when it is compared to the rest of the NFC East. Dallas has one of the strongest all-time legacies in the division, while the Eagles, Giants and Commanders all have their own Hall of Fame players, championship eras and franchise-defining stars.
- Best Philadelphia Eagles Players of All-Time
- Best New York Giants Players of All-Time
- Best Washington Commanders Players of All-Time
For every team, visit our full NFL team all-time player rankings hub. You can also browse the main NFL rankings page for more football lists, stat leaders and all-time debates.
FAQ: Dallas Cowboys All-Time Rankings and Stat Leaders
Where can I find Dallas Cowboys all-time rankings and stat leaders?
This page is the main Dallas Cowboys all-time rankings and stat leaders hub on SOG Sports. It links to the full Cowboys player ranking, position rankings and franchise leaderboards for passing, rushing, receiving, sacks and interceptions.
Who is the greatest Dallas Cowboys player of all-time?
Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach, Bob Lilly, Troy Aikman, Randy White and Michael Irvin are all central names in the debate. For the full breakdown, start with the best Dallas Cowboys players of all-time tier list.
Who is the best Dallas Cowboys quarterback of all-time?
Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman are the two strongest legacy picks because of their championship résumés. Dak Prescott and Tony Romo are major names statistically, but Staubach and Aikman still sit at the top of the franchise quarterback debate.
Who is the Cowboys all-time passing yards leader?
Dak Prescott is the Dallas Cowboys all-time passing yards leader, with Tony Romo, Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach and Danny White also sitting high in the franchise passing record book.
Who is the Cowboys all-time rushing yards leader?
Emmitt Smith is the Dallas Cowboys all-time rushing yards leader. He is also one of the defining players in franchise history and the centerpiece of the Cowboys rushing record books.
Who is the Cowboys all-time receiving yards leader?
Jason Witten is the Dallas Cowboys all-time receiving yards leader. Michael Irvin, Tony Hill, Drew Pearson, Dez Bryant, CeeDee Lamb and Bob Hayes are also major names in the franchise’s receiving history.
Who has the most sacks in Cowboys history?
DeMarcus Ware is one of the top names in Cowboys sack history, while Harvey Martin, Randy White, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Bob Lilly, Jim Jeffcoat and DeMarcus Lawrence are also featured among the franchise’s top pass rushers.
Who has the most interceptions in Cowboys history?
Mel Renfro is the Dallas Cowboys all-time interceptions leader. Everson Walls, Charlie Waters, Dennis Thurman, Michael Downs, Cornell Green, Terence Newman, Lee Roy Jordan, Cliff Harris and Chuck Howley are also major names on the franchise interceptions leaderboard.
Conclusion: The Complete Cowboys Rankings and Leaders Hub
The Dallas Cowboys all-time rankings and stat leaders hub is the best place to start if you want the full picture of Cowboys history. The franchise has legendary quarterbacks, the NFL’s all-time rushing leader, Hall of Fame receivers, dominant offensive linemen, iconic defensive linemen, elite defensive backs and one of the strongest brand legacies in football.
Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Bob Lilly are the obvious headliners, but the Cowboys’ story goes much deeper than the biggest names. Randy White, Mel Renfro, DeMarcus Ware, Larry Allen, Jason Witten, Drew Pearson, Tony Dorsett, Darren Woodson, Chuck Howley, Lee Roy Jordan, CeeDee Lamb and many others all shaped different parts of Dallas football history.
Use this page as the main hub for every Cowboys ranking and stat leaderboard on SOG Sports. As more Dallas Cowboys content is added, this hub will continue to grow as the central page for Cowboys all-time rankings, franchise leaders and team history.
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