In his 15 seasons as a running back in the National Football League, Emmitt Smith amassed records that still stand today, including most career rushing yards and most career rushing touchdowns. Smith’s accomplishments include three Super Bowl championship rings, his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his selection to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.  

As a first-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, Smith, an eight-time Pro Bowler was the first player in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons and is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. After his playing days, he served as a football analyst and won the third season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”  

He then transitioned to the role of entrepreneur and runs several companies spanning real estate, construction and technology. Smith is active in charitable outreach in the Dallas area and on a national level, providing educational opportunities and unique experiences for underserved youth. He is also an author, a motivational speaker, a Dallas resident and proud father of five — and he is bringing his story of perseverance, adaptability and the pursuit of excellence to Red Roof – Ignite.