Colorado State Rams · All-time career leaders
Colorado State Football Career Tackles Leaders
Willie Taylor holds Colorado State's career tackles record with 433 tackles (1995–1998). Jeff Harper (423) and Ron Cortell (402) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jack Howell (2021–2024), No. 5 on the list.
Colorado State RamsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Taylor | 1995–1998 | 433 |
| 2 | Jeff Harper | 1980–1983 | 423 |
| 3 | Ron Cortell | 1985–1988 | 402 |
| 4 | Nate Kvamme | 1995–1998 | 385 |
| 5 | Jack Howell | 2021–2024 | 370 |
| 5 | Rick Crowell | 1996–2000 | 370 |
| 7 | Josh Watson | 2015–2018 | 367 |
| 8 | Max Morgan | 2011–2014 | 348 |
| 9 | Aaron Davis | 2011–2014 | 345 |
| 10 | Brian Schneider | 1990–1993 | 339 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Colorado State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.