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Ga Southern Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Adrian Peterson holds Ga Southern's career rushing yards record with 6,559 yards (1998–2001). Jermaine Austin (5,411) and Jerick McKinnon (3,899) round out the top three. 12 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jalen White (2020–2024), No. 13 on the list.
Georgia Southern EaglesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrian Peterson | 1998–2001 | 6,559 |
| 2 | Jermaine Austin | 2002–2005 | 5,411 |
| 3 | Jerick McKinnon | 2010–2013 | 3,899 |
| 4 | Joe Ross | 1987–1990 | 3,876 |
| 5 | Jayson Foster | 2004–2007 | 3,835 |
| 6 | Matt Breida | 2013–2016 | 3,754 |
| 7 | Roderick Russell | 1994–1997 | 3,326 |
| 8 | Greg Hill | 1996–1999 | 3,309 |
| 9 | Kevin Ellison | 2013–2016 | 3,264 |
| 10 | Tracy Ham | 1983–1986 | 3,212 |
| 11 | Shai Werts | 2017–2020 | 3,083 |
| 12 | Wesley Fields | 2015–2018 | 3,035 |
| 13 | Jalen White | 2020–2024 | 3,016 |
| 14 | Chaz Williams | 2001–2004 | 2,768 |
| 15 | L.A. Ramsby | 2014–2017 | 2,432 |
| 16 | Gerald Harris | 1983–1986 | 2,379 |
| 17 | Raymond Gross | 1987–1990 | 2,290 |
| 18 | Dominique Swope | 2011–2013 | 2,274 |
| 19 | Ricky Harris | 1983–1986 | 2,161 |
| 20 | Robert Brown | 2010–2012 | 2,063 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Ga Southern only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.