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Cal Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Russell White holds Cal's career rushing yards record with 3,367 yards (1990–1992). Marshawn Lynch (3,230) and Justin Forsett (3,220) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jaydn Ott (2022–2024), No. 10 on the list.
California Golden BearsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell White | 1990–1992 | 3,367 |
| 2 | Marshawn Lynch | 2004–2006 | 3,230 |
| 3 | Justin Forsett | 2004–2007 | 3,220 |
| 4 | Joe Igber | — | 3,124 |
| 5 | Chuck Muncie | 1973–1975 | 3,052 |
| 6 | Paul Jones | 1975–1979 | 2,930 |
| 7 | Shane Vereen | 2008–2010 | 2,834 |
| 8 | Jahvid Best | 2007–2009 | 2,668 |
| 9 | J.J. Arrington | 2003–2004 | 2,625 |
| 10 | Jaydn Ott | 2022–2024 | 2,597 |
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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.