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Cal Football Career Pass Breakups Leaders
Syd'Quan Thompson holds Cal's career pass breakups record with 36 pass breakups (2006–2009). Chidi Iwuoma (35) and Harrison Smith (32) round out the top three. 7 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Camryn Bynum (2017–2020), No. 4 on the list.
California Golden BearsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Breakups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syd'Quan Thompson | 2006–2009 | 36 |
| 2 | Chidi Iwuoma | — | 35 |
| 3 | Harrison Smith | 2002–2005 | 32 |
| 4 | Daymeion Hughes | 2003–2006 | 29 |
| 4 | Camryn Bynum | 2017–2020 | 29 |
| 6 | Jemeel Powell | — | 27 |
| 7 | John Hardy | 1986–1990 | 25 |
| 7 | Donnie McCleskey | 2002–2005 | 25 |
| 7 | Darian Hagan | 2007–2010 | 25 |
| 7 | Steve Williams | 2010–2012 | 25 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Cal only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.