Clemson Tigers · All-time career leaders
Clemson Football Career Tackles for Loss Leaders
Michael Dean Perry holds Clemson's career tackles for loss record with 61 tackles for loss (1984–1987). William Perry (60) and Keith Adams (54) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Clelin Ferrell (2016–2018), No. 6 on the list.
Clemson TigersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles for Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Dean Perry | 1984–1987 | 61 |
| 2 | William Perry | 1981–1984 | 60 |
| 3 | Keith Adams | 1998–2000 | 54 |
| 4 | Vic Beasley | 2011–2014 | 52.5 |
| 5 | Anthony Simmons | 1995–1997 | 52 |
| 6 | Clelin Ferrell | 2016–2018 | 50 |
| 7 | Rob Bodine | 1989–1991 | 48 |
| 7 | Leroy Hill | 2001–2004 | 48 |
| 9 | Shaq Lawson | 2013–2015 | 46.5 |
| 10 | Brentson Buckner | 1990–1993 | 46 |
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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.