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Akron Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Mike Clark holds Akron's career rushing yards record with 4,257 yards (1984–1986). Jawon Chisholm (3,403) and James Black (3,054) round out the top three. 5 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Conor Hundley (2012–2015), No. 11 on the list.
Akron ZipsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Clark | 1984–1986 | 4,257 |
| 2 | Jawon Chisholm | 2011–2014 | 3,403 |
| 3 | James Black | 1980–1983 | 3,054 |
| 4 | Jack Beidleman | 1967–1970 | 3,032 |
| 5 | Brandon Payne | 1999–2002 | 2,861 |
| 6 | Bobby Hendry | 2000–2003 | 2,847 |
| 7 | Billy Mills | 1973–1976 | 2,816 |
| 8 | Paul Winters | 1976–1979 | 2,613 |
| 9 | Dennis Kennedy | 2005–2008 | 2,522 |
| 10 | Dennis Brumfield | 1979–1981 | 2,314 |
| 11 | Conor Hundley | 2012–2015 | 2,155 |
| 12 | Brett Biggs | 2004–2005 | 2,101 |
| 13 | Tom Wilhelm | 1972–1975 | 2,003 |
| 14 | Greg Lomax | 1995–1998 | 1,976 |
| 15 | George Deo | 1960–1963 | 1,939 |
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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.