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Cincinnati Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Reggie Taylor holds Cincinnati's career rushing yards record with 4,242 yards (1983–1986). DeMarco McCleskey (3,487) and Isaiah Pead (3,288) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Corey Kiner (2022–2024), No. 8 on the list.
Cincinnati BearcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Taylor | 1983–1986 | 4,242 |
| 2 | DeMarco McCleskey | 1998–2002 | 3,487 |
| 3 | Isaiah Pead | 2008–2011 | 3,288 |
| 4 | Allen Harvin | 1978–1982 | 2,998 |
| 5 | David Small | 1991–1993 | 2,963 |
| 6 | Michael Warren II | 2017–2019 | 2,918 |
| 7 | Robert Cooper | 1996–1999 | 2,786 |
| 8 | Corey Kiner | 2022–2024 | 2,562 |
| 9 | James Bettis | 1978–1981 | 2,498 |
| 10 | Mike Boone | 2014–2017 | 2,250 |
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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.