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Georgia Tech Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Joe Hamilton holds Georgia Tech's career passing yards record with 8,882 yards (1996–1999). Shawn Jones (8,441) and Reggie Ball (8,128) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Haynes King (2023–2025), No. 4 on the list.
Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Hamilton | 1996–1999 | 8,882 |
| 2 | Shawn Jones | 1989–1992 | 8,441 |
| 3 | Reggie Ball | 2003–2006 | 8,128 |
| 4 | Haynes King | 2023–2025 | 7,923 |
| 5 | George Godsey | 1998–2001 | 6,137 |
| 6 | Mike Kelley | 1978–1981 | 5,249 |
| 7 | Justin Thomas | 2013–2016 | 4,754 |
| 8 | Jeff Sims | 2020–2022 | 4,464 |
| 9 | John Dewberry | 1983–1985 | 4,193 |
| 10 | Eddie McAshan | 1970–1972 | 4,080 |
| 11 | Tevin Washington | 2009–2012 | 3,312 |
| 12 | Josh Nesbitt | 2007–2010 | 3,276 |
| 13 | Donnie Davis | 1992–1995 | 3,261 |
| 14 | Taylor Bennett | 2005–2007 | 2,804 |
| 15 | Kim King | 1965–1967 | 2,763 |
| 16 | A.J. Suggs | 2002–2003 | 2,422 |
| 17 | Billy Lothridge | 1961–1963 | 2,394 |
| 18 | Rick Strom | 1983–1987 | 2,199 |
| 19 | Vad Lee | 2012–2013 | 2,157 |
| 20 | Jim Bob Taylor | 1981–1982 | 2,136 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Georgia Tech only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.