Central Michigan Chippewas · All-time career leaders
Cent Michigan Football Career Tackles Leaders
Brian Leigeb holds Cent Michigan's career tackles record with 490 tackles (1997–2000). Red Keith (474) and Nick Bellore (472) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Malik Fountain (2014–2018), No. 7 on the list.
Central Michigan ChippewasUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Leigeb | 1997–2000 | 490 |
| 2 | Red Keith | 2004–2007 | 474 |
| 3 | Nick Bellore | 2007–2010 | 472 |
| 4 | Ray Bentley | 1980–1982 | 433 |
| 5 | James King | 2001–2004 | 408 |
| 6 | Rich Curtiss | 1987–1990 | 402 |
| 7 | Malik Fountain | 2014–2018 | 401 |
| 8 | Justin Cherocci | 2010–2014 | 399 |
| 9 | Bryan Gross | 1976–1978 | 396 |
| 10 | Quincy Wright | 1993–1996 | 385 |
| 11 | Mike Bevier | 1980–1984 | 352 |
| 11 | Shawn Williams | 1995–1998 | 352 |
| 13 | Bill Schmidt | 1973–1975 | 335 |
| 14 | Chris Wise | 1984–1987 | 323 |
| 15 | Matt Berning | 2007–2010 | 311 |
| 16 | Shamari Benton | 2009–2013 | 307 |
| 17 | Robert Jackson | 1977–1980 | 304 |
| 18 | Jahleel Addae | 2008–2012 | 302 |
| 19 | Anthony Tyus | 2001–2004 | 296 |
| 20 | Avery Cunningham | 2010–2013 | 294 |
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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.