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Ranking the 25 greatest players in Dallas Cowboys history

A look at the top 25 players in the history of the five-time Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ranking the 25 greatest players in Dallas Cowboys history
Key Things to Know
  • Luke Norris compiles and ranks the top 25 greatest players in Dallas Cowboys franchise history.
  • Dak Prescott places at No. 15 due to holding Dallas's all-time passing yards, touchdowns, and completions records.
  • Zack Martin ranks 12th after earning seven First-Team All-Pro selections across an 11-year Cowboys career.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Luke Norris ranks the top 25 players in Dallas Cowboys history, highlighting franchise legends and multi-time Super Bowl winners. Notable active and modern players on the list include quarterback Dak Prescott at No. 15, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb at No. 19, and running back Ezekiel Elliott at No. 25, while notable omissions from the list include Dez Bryant, Charles Haley, Tony Romo, and Micah Parsons.

The feature highlights defensive and offensive stars across eras, such as Hall of Fame guard Zack Martin at No. 12, tackle Rayfield Wright at No. 13, and Super Bowl 5 MVP Chuck Howley at No. 14. Secondary icons Cliff Harris, Darren Woodson, Cornell Green, Deion Sanders, and franchise record-holder Everson Walls also feature among the Cowboys' greatest.

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