Cincinnati Bearcats · All-time career leaders
Cincinnati Football Career Tackles Leaders
Karl Woods holds Cincinnati's career tackles record with 502 tackles (1977–1980). Phillip Curry (487) and Brad Jackson (392) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Zach Edwards (2013–2016), No. 4 on the list.
Cincinnati BearcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karl Woods | 1977–1980 | 502 |
| 2 | Phillip Curry | 1994–1997 | 487 |
| 3 | Brad Jackson | 1994–1997 | 392 |
| 4 | Zach Edwards | 2013–2016 | 381 |
| 5 | Mike Brookins | 1979–1981 | 356 |
| 6 | Alex Gordon | 1983–1986 | 352 |
| 7 | Hassan Champion | 1995–1998 | 351 |
| 7 | Joe Olding | 1979–1982 | 351 |
| 9 | Doug Monaghan | 2001–2004 | 338 |
| 10 | JK Schaffer | 2008–2011 | 337 |
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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.