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Coastal Carolina Football Career Tackles Leaders
Quinn Backus holds Coastal Carolina's career tackles record with 441 tackles (2011–2014). Jamar Leath (364) and Silas Kelly (340) round out the top three. 20 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Shane Bruce (2020–2025), No. 9 on the list.
Coastal Carolina ChanticleersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinn Backus | 2011–2014 | 441 |
| 2 | Jamar Leath | 2003–2006 | 364 |
| 3 | Silas Kelly | 2017–2021 | 340 |
| 4 | Teddy Gallagher | 2018–2021 | 306 |
| 5 | Shane Johnson | 2015–2019 | 277 |
| 6 | Maurice Simpkins | 2003–2005 | 272 |
| 7 | Dominique Davenport | 2006–2010 | 258 |
| 8 | Mike McClure | 2010–2013 | 245 |
| 9 | Shane Bruce | 2020–2025 | 235 |
| 10 | C.J. Brewer | 2017–2021 | 230 |
| 11 | Quinton Teal | 2003–2006 | 227 |
| 12 | Pernell Williams | 2011–2014 | 222 |
| 13 | Desmond Steward | 2008–2011 | 221 |
| 14 | Anthony Steele | 2004–2007 | 215 |
| 15 | Alex Scearce | 2013–2016 | 212 |
| 16 | Andrae Jacobs | 2009–2012 | 209 |
| 16 | D.J. Rice | 2005–2008 | 209 |
| 18 | Richie Sampson | 2012–2016 | 208 |
| 19 | JT Killen | 2019–2023 | 198 |
| 20 | Josh Norman | 2008–2011 | 196 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Coastal Carolina only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.