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Clemson Football Career Tackles Leaders
Bubba Brown holds Clemson's career tackles record with 515 tackles (1976–1979). Anthony Simmons (486) and Jeff Davis (469) round out the top three. 2 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Nick Watkins (2004–2007), No. 7 on the list.
Clemson TigersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubba Brown | 1976–1979 | 515 |
| 2 | Anthony Simmons | 1995–1997 | 486 |
| 3 | Jeff Davis | 1978–1981 | 469 |
| 4 | Chad Carson | 1998–2001 | 448 |
| 5 | John Leake | 2000–2003 | 443 |
| 6 | Ed McDaniel | 1988–1991 | 389 |
| 7 | Nick Watkins | 2004–2007 | 386 |
| 8 | Randy Scott | 1975–1978 | 382 |
| 9 | Keith Adams | 1998–2000 | 379 |
| 10 | Robert Carswell | 1997–2000 | 374 |
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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.