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Boise State Football Career Tackles Leaders

Scott Russell holds Boise State's career tackles record with 415 tackles (1987–1990). Quintin Mikell (401) and Carl Keever (397) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Riley Whimpey (2017–2021), No. 16 on the list.

Boise State BroncosUpdated Oct 6, 2026

Boise State Broncos career tackles leaders
Rank	Player	Years	Tackles
1	Scott Russell	1987–1990	415
2	Quintin Mikell	1999–2002	401
3	Carl Keever	1982–1984	397
4	Korey Hall	2003–2006	394
5	Andy Avalos	2001–2004	355
6	Ray Santucci	1978–1981	333
6	Brian Smith	1992–1995	333
8	Kenny Kuehl	1987–1990	332
9	Jim Ellis	1983–1986	331
10	Jeron Johnson	2007–2010	328
11	Doug Scott	1976–1979	325
12	Tim O'Connor	1987–1990	316
13	Dan Williams	1977–1980	296
14	J.C. Percy	2009–2012	295
15	Wes Nurse	2000–2003	294
16	Riley Whimpey	2017–2021	287
17	Randy Trautman	1978–1981	285
18	Tanner Vallejo	2013–2016	277
19	Marty Tadman	2004–2007	275
20	Eric Escandon	1991–1993	271

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Sources & notes

CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
Career totals cover a player’s games at Boise State only.

Last updated Oct 6, 2026.