Central Michigan Chippewas · All-time career leaders
Cent Michigan Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Curtis Adams holds Cent Michigan's career rushing yards record with 4,162 yards (1981–1984). Walt Hodges (3,886) and Jesse Lakes (3,702) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Lew Nichols (2019–2022), No. 6 on the list.
Central Michigan ChippewasUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Adams | 1981–1984 | 4,162 |
| 2 | Walt Hodges | 1973–1976 | 3,886 |
| 3 | Jesse Lakes | 1969–1971 | 3,702 |
| 4 | Brian Pruitt | 1992–1994 | 3,693 |
| 5 | Eric Flowers | 1996–1999 | 3,122 |
| 6 | Lew Nichols | 2019–2022 | 3,061 |
| 7 | Walter Beach | 1956–1959 | 2,968 |
| 8 | Dan LeFevour | 2005–2009 | 2,948 |
| 9 | Willie Todd | 1978–1981 | 2,928 |
| 10 | Ontario Sneed | 2005–2008 | 2,863 |
| 11 | Silas Massey | 1995–1998 | 2,836 |
| 12 | Mose Rison | 1974–1977 | 2,811 |
| 13 | Billy Smith | 1988–1991 | 2,722 |
| 14 | Jim Podoley | 1953–1956 | 2,697 |
| 15 | Donnie Riley | 1986–1989 | 2,617 |
| 16 | Mike Gray | 1974–1977 | 2,579 |
| 17 | Jonathan Ward | 2016–2019 | 2,539 |
| 18 | Zurlon Tipton | 2009–2013 | 2,463 |
| 19 | Terrence Jackson | 2000–2003 | 2,424 |
| 20 | Jerry Seymour | 2003–2004 | 2,401 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Cent Michigan only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.