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Baylor Football Career Tackles Leaders
Mike Singletary holds Baylor's career tackles record with 662 tackles (1977–1980). Joe Pawelek (422) and Ray Berry (380) round out the top three. 5 of the top 12 played since 2000; the most recent is Matt Jones (2019–2024), No. 8 on the list.
Baylor BearsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Singletary | 1977–1980 | 662 |
| 2 | Joe Pawelek | 2006–2009 | 422 |
| 3 | Ray Berry | 1983–1986 | 380 |
| 4 | Maurice Lane | 2002–2005 | 365 |
| 5 | Kris Micheaux | 1997–2000 | 351 |
| 6 | James Francis | 1986–1989 | 334 |
| 7 | Doak Field | 1977–1980 | 330 |
| 8 | Matt Jones | 2019–2024 | 328 |
| 9 | Taylor Young | 2014–2017 | 325 |
| 9 | Thomas Everett | 1983–1986 | 325 |
| 11 | Jordan Lake | 2006–2009 | 324 |
| 12 | Gary Joe Kinne | 1986–1989 | 323 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Baylor only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.