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Arizona Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Ka'Deem Carey holds Arizona's career rushing yards record with 4,239 yards (2011–2013). Trung Canidate (3,824) and Ontiwaun Carter (3,501) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Michael Wiley (2019–2023), No. 20 on the list.
Arizona WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ka'Deem Carey | 2011–2013 | 4,239 |
| 2 | Trung Canidate | 1996–1999 | 3,824 |
| 3 | Ontiwaun Carter | 1991–1994 | 3,501 |
| 4 | Art Luppino | 1953–1956 | 3,381 |
| 5 | J.J. Taylor | 2016–2019 | 3,263 |
| 6 | Mike Bell | 2002–2005 | 3,163 |
| 7 | Hubie Oliver | 1977–1980 | 3,096 |
| 8 | Nick Wilson | 2014–2017 | 3,038 |
| 9 | Nic Grigsby | 2007–2010 | 2,957 |
| 10 | David Adams | 1984–1986 | 2,571 |
| 11 | Clarence Farmer | 2000–2003 | 2,530 |
| 12 | Keola Antolin | 2008–2011 | 2,397 |
| 13 | Jim Upchurch | 1972–1974 | 2,389 |
| 14 | Khalil Tate | 2016–2019 | 2,285 |
| 15 | Bob McCall | 1970–1972 | 2,074 |
| 16 | Ken Cardella | 1951–1953 | 2,060 |
| 17 | Eddie Wolgast | 1945–1950 | 2,022 |
| 18 | Gary Taylor | 1992–1996 | 1,982 |
| 19 | Vance Johnson | 1981–1984 | 1,873 |
| 20 | Michael Wiley | 2019–2023 | 1,712 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Arizona only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.