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Alabama Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
AJ McCarron holds Alabama's career passing yards record with 9,019 yards (2010–2013). Bryce Young (8,356) and John Parker Wilson (7,924) round out the top three. 12 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Ty Simpson (2022–2025), No. 16 on the list.
Alabama Crimson TideUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJ McCarron | 2010–2013 | 9,019 |
| 2 | Bryce Young | 2020–2022 | 8,356 |
| 3 | John Parker Wilson | 2005–2008 | 7,924 |
| 4 | Tua Tagovailoa | 2017–2019 | 7,442 |
| 5 | Brodie Croyle | 2002–2005 | 6,382 |
| 6 | Mac Jones | 2018–2020 | 6,126 |
| 7 | Jalen Milroe | 2021–2024 | 6,016 |
| 8 | Andrew Zow | 1998–2001 | 5,983 |
| 9 | Greg McElroy | 2007–2010 | 5,691 |
| 10 | Jay Barker | 1991–1994 | 5,689 |
| 11 | Jalen Hurts | 2016–2018 | 5,626 |
| 12 | Scott Hunter | 1968–1970 | 4,899 |
| 13 | Freddie Kitchens | 1993–1997 | 4,668 |
| 14 | Walter Lewis | 1980–1983 | 4,257 |
| 15 | Mike Shula | 1983–1986 | 4,069 |
| 16 | Ty Simpson | 2022–2025 | 3,948 |
| 17 | Gary Hollingsworth | 1987–1990 | 3,842 |
| 18 | Blake Sims | 2011–2014 | 3,731 |
| 19 | Tyler Watts | 1999–2002 | 3,540 |
| 20 | Jake Coker | 2014–2015 | 3,513 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Alabama only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.