Today, we continue our NFC South all-time rankings by shifting our focus from rushing yards to rushing touchdowns. This is a group of players who had little trouble finding the end zone during their primes, consistently turning opportunities into six points and cementing themselves among the division’s all-time greats.
Many of the same names from our rushing yards rankings appear once again, but this list comes with a few unique twists. Most notably, a quarterback sits atop the leaderboard, highlighting just how dangerous he was as a runner throughout his career. Another player, who made plays both under center and in the backfield, also finds himself among the top ten as one of the most versatile and dynamic weapons the game has ever seen.
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From physical bruisers to elusive playmakers and revolutionary dual-threat quarterbacks, these are the players who made a living crossing the goal line. Here’s our ranking of the all-time rushing touchdown leaders in NFC South history.
Tied-10. RB Devonta Freeman, Atlanta Falcons (2014-2019): 32 touchdowns
Nov 28, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is tackled by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Kiko Alonso (54) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Tied-10. RB Warrick Dunn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers/Atlanta Falcons (1997-2008): 32 touchdowns
Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn (L) is tackled from behind by New Orleans Saints Mark Simoneau during their NFL football game in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans September 25, 2006, the first such game played in the venue since Hurricane Katrina. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)
Tied-10. RB Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers (2017-2022): 32 touchdowns
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 25: Pete Werner #20 of the New Orleans Saints tackles Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
8. QB/TE Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints (2017-2025): 34 touchdowns
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill runs against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.
7. RB DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers (2006-2014): 46 touchdowns
Dec 22, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) takes the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
6. RB Deuce McAllister, New Orleans Saints (2001-2009): 48 touchdowns
09 Dec 2001 : Deuce McAllister #26 of the New Orleans Saints heads downfield against the Atlanta Falcons during the game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Saints won 28-10. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/Allsport
5. RB Jonathan Stewart, Carolina Panthers (2008-2017): 51 touchdowns
Dec 3, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) scores a touchdown in the first quarter while defended by New Orleans Saints linebacker Manti Te’o (51) at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
4. RB Mark Ingram, New Orleans Saints (2011-2022): 52 touchdowns
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 24: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
3. RB Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons (2008-2012): 60 touchdowns
Nov 29, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) carries against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
2. RB Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints (2017-2025): 61 touchdowns
Dec 6, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) battles with Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) while running with the ball during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
1. QB Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers (2011-2021): 63 touchdowns
Sep 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) changes the play at the line during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: NFC South all-time TD rushing leaders: Will Alvin Kamara take the throne?
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