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Clemson Football Career All-Purpose Yards Leaders
C.J. Spiller holds Clemson's career all-purpose yards record with 7,588 yards (2006–2009). Travis Etienne (6,894) and Sammy Watkins (5,129) round out the top three. 8 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Will Shipley (2021–2023), No. 9 on the list.
Clemson TigersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | All-Purpose Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C.J. Spiller | 2006–2009 | 7,588 |
| 2 | Travis Etienne | 2017–2020 | 6,894 |
| 3 | Sammy Watkins | 2011–2013 | 5,129 |
| 4 | Derrick Hamilton | 2001–2003 | 4,839 |
| 5 | Andre Ellington | 2009–2012 | 4,586 |
| 6 | Travis Zachery | 1998–2001 | 4,391 |
| 7 | James Davis | 2005–2008 | 4,335 |
| 8 | Raymond Priester | 1994–1997 | 4,282 |
| 9 | Will Shipley | 2021–2023 | 4,253 |
| 10 | Jacoby Ford | 2006–2009 | 4,083 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Clemson only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.