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Akron Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Charlie Frye holds Akron's career passing yards record with 11,049 yards (2001–2004). Thomas Woodson (6,864) and James Washington (6,699) round out the top three. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Ben Finley (2024–2025), No. 7 on the list.
Akron ZipsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Frye | 2001–2004 | 11,049 |
| 2 | Thomas Woodson | 2014–2017 | 6,864 |
| 3 | James Washington | 1997–2000 | 6,699 |
| 4 | Luke Getsy | 2005–2006 | 6,117 |
| 5 | Kato Nelson | 2017–2021 | 5,583 |
| 6 | Kyle Pohl | 2012–2015 | 5,128 |
| 7 | Ben Finley | 2024–2025 | 5,079 |
| 8 | Chris Jacquemain | 2007–2009 | 4,691 |
| 9 | DJ Irons | 2021–2023 | 4,223 |
| 10 | Mike Johnson | 1988–1989 | 3,989 |
| 11 | Vernon Stewart | 1983–1986 | 3,945 |
| 12 | Dalton Williams | 2012 | 3,387 |
| 13 | Patrick Nicely | 2009–2011 | 3,358 |
| 14 | Don Zwisler | 1965–1968 | 3,297 |
| 15 | Mic Hutton | 1969–1971 | 3,142 |
| 16 | Eric Schoch | 1971–1973 | 2,937 |
| 17 | Jeff Sweitzer | 1988–1991 | 2,744 |
| 18 | Marcel Weems | 1991–1993 | 2,736 |
| 19 | Zach Gibson | 2019–2021 | 2,471 |
| 20 | John Stone | 1956–1959 | 2,270 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Akron only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.