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East Carolina Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Junior Smith holds East Carolina's career rushing yards record with 3,745 yards (1991–1994). Rahjai Harris (3,096) and Leonard Henry (3,089) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Rahjai Harris (2020–2024), No. 2 on the list.
East Carolina PiratesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Smith | 1991–1994 | 3,745 |
| 2 | Rahjai Harris | 2020–2024 | 3,096 |
| 3 | Leonard Henry | 1998–2001 | 3,089 |
| 4 | Keaton Mitchell | 2020–2022 | 3,027 |
| 5 | Chris Johnson | 2004–2007 | 2,982 |
| 6 | Carlester Crumpler | 1971–1973 | 2,901 |
| 7 | Tony Baker | 1982–1985 | 2,825 |
| 8 | Theodore Sutton | 1977–1980 | 2,730 |
| 9 | Butch Colson | 1967–1969 | 2,512 |
| 10 | Scott Harley | 1995–1997 | 2,465 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at East Carolina only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.