Dorsett leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 0.
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Tale of the tape
9,407
Rushing yards (career)
12,739
74
Rushing TDs (career)
77
121
Receptions (career)
398
10,213
Yards from scrimmage (career)
16,293
The trophy case edge: Campbell
NFL MVP3× Offensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1991)
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Super BowlFirst-Team All-Pro4× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1994)
The verdict
Dorsett holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (rushing yards (career), rushing tds (career), receptions (career)). Campbell answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Campbell · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Dorsett · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Earl Campbell
$56
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Tony Dorsett
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictEarl Campbell is the more valuable card today ($56 vs. $35). Earl Campbell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +34% over five years).