Cincinnati Bearcats · All-time career leaders
Cincinnati Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Reggie Taylor holds Cincinnati's career rushing attempts record with 876 carries (1983–1986). DeMarco McCleskey (777) and David Small (630) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Desmond Ridder (2018–2021), No. 9 on the list.
Cincinnati BearcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Taylor | 1983–1986 | 876 |
| 2 | DeMarco McCleskey | 1998–2002 | 777 |
| 3 | David Small | 1991–1993 | 630 |
| 4 | Allen Harvin | 1978–1982 | 593 |
| 5 | Robert Cooper | 1996–1999 | 561 |
| 6 | Michael Warren II | 2017–2019 | 559 |
| 7 | Isaiah Pead | 2008–2011 | 545 |
| 8 | James Bettis | 1978–1981 | 533 |
| 9 | Desmond Ridder | 2018–2021 | 502 |
| 10 | Al Johnson | 1969–1971 | 495 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Cincinnati only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.