Duke Blue Devils · All-time career leaders
Duke Football Career Rushing Touchdowns Leaders
Brandon Connette holds Duke's career rushing touchdowns record with 31 touchdowns (2010–2013). Tom Davis (28) and Jay Calabrese (24) round out the top three. 10 of the top 23 played since 2000; the most recent is Jordan Waters (2019–2023), No. 4 on the list.
Duke Blue DevilsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Connette | 2010–2013 | 31 |
| 2 | Tom Davis | 1941–1944 | 28 |
| 3 | Jay Calabrese | 1965–1967 | 24 |
| 4 | Jordan Waters | 2019–2023 | 23 |
| 5 | Mike Dunn | 1975–1978 | 22 |
| 6 | Chris Douglas | 2000–2003 | 21 |
| 7 | Randy Cuthbert | 1988–1992 | 20 |
| 7 | Robert Baldwin | 1991–1994 | 20 |
| 7 | Steve Jones | 1970–1972 | 20 |
| 10 | Ace Parker | 1934–1936 | 19 |
| 10 | Bob Pascal | 1953–1955 | 19 |
| 10 | George Clark | 1944–1947 | 19 |
| 10 | Laymarr Marshall | 1994–1997 | 19 |
| 10 | Riley Leonard | 2021–2023 | 19 |
| 15 | Deon Jackson | 2017–2020 | 18 |
| 15 | Mataeo Durant | 2018–2021 | 18 |
| 15 | Shaun Wilson | 2014–2017 | 18 |
| 18 | Daniel Jones | 2016–2018 | 17 |
| 18 | Eric Tipton | 1936–1938 | 17 |
| 18 | Jela Duncan | 2012–2016 | 17 |
| 18 | Justin Boyle | 2004–2007 | 17 |
| 18 | Mike Grayson | 1980–1983 | 17 |
| 18 | Wray Carlton | 1956–1958 | 17 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Duke only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.