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Clemson Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Travis Etienne holds Clemson's career rushing yards record with 4,952 yards (2017–2020). Raymond Priester (3,966) and James Davis (3,881) round out the top three. 7 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Phil Mafah (2021–2024), No. 9 on the list.
Clemson TigersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Etienne | 2017–2020 | 4,952 |
| 2 | Raymond Priester | 1994–1997 | 3,966 |
| 3 | James Davis | 2005–2008 | 3,881 |
| 4 | C.J. Spiller | 2006–2009 | 3,547 |
| 5 | Andre Ellington | 2009–2012 | 3,436 |
| 6 | Wayne Gallman | 2014–2016 | 3,429 |
| 7 | Travis Zachery | 1998–2001 | 3,058 |
| 8 | Kenny Flowers | 1983–1986 | 2,914 |
| 9 | Phil Mafah | 2021–2024 | 2,887 |
| 10 | Terry Allen | 1987–1989 | 2,778 |
| 11 | Woodrow Dantzler | 1998–2001 | 2,761 |
| 12 | Will Shipley | 2021–2023 | 2,747 |
| 13 | Buddy Gore | 1966–1968 | 2,571 |
| 14 | Ray Yauger | 1968–1970 | 2,439 |
| 15 | Chuck McSwain | 1979–1982 | 2,320 |
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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.