Franco Harris leads with 100 touchdowns
Franco Harris stands at the pinnacle of the Pittsburgh Steelers' career touchdown leaders, having scored a remarkable
100 touchdowns. His achievement places him significantly ahead of his peers, marking a stellar
career in the NFL.
Hines Ward and Jerome Bettis in top 3
Following Harris,
Hines Ward and
Jerome Bettis secure the second and third positions with
86 and
80 touchdowns, respectively. Their contributions have been instrumental in the team's offensive success over the years.
Top 5 players contribute 409 touchdowns
The collective effort of the top 5 players, including
Antonio Brown and
John Stallworth along with Harris, Ward, and Bettis, resulted in
409 touchdowns. This represents a significant portion of the team's scoring history.
Diversity in scoring leaders
Players from various positions, including wide receivers, running backs, and even a quarterback (
Kordell Stewart with
40 touchdowns), highlight the diverse sources of the Steelers' touchdowns. This diversity underscores the team's multifaceted offensive strategy.
Close competition among lower-ranked players
The competition tightens among players ranked 10th to 12th, where
Le'Veon Bell,
Buddy Dial, and
Kordell Stewart are all closely matched with
42 to
40 touchdowns. Their nearly equal scoring contributions reflect the depth of talent within the team.
Only three players scored 80 or more touchdowns
Among the career
touchdown leaders for the
Pittsburgh Steelers, only
three players —Franco Harris, Hines Ward, and Jerome Bettis—have scored
80 or more touchdowns, highlighting their exceptional performances and endurance in the league.
Players from different eras contribute to the top 20
The list of top 20
touchdown leaders spans several decades of Steelers history, from
Ray Mathews in the 1950s to
Antonio Brown in the modern era. This continuity signifies the Steelers' ability to consistently find and develop top-scoring talent across generations.