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Illinois Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Robert Holcombe holds Illinois's career rushing yards record with 4,105 yards (1994–1997). Chase Brown (3,206) and Antoineo Harris (2,985) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Chase Brown (2019–2022), No. 2 on the list.
Illinois Fighting IlliniUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Holcombe | 1994–1997 | 4,105 |
| 2 | Chase Brown | 2019–2022 | 3,206 |
| 3 | Antoineo Harris | 1999–2002 | 2,985 |
| 4 | Thomas Rooks | 1982–1985 | 2,887 |
| 5 | Jim Grabowski | 1963–1965 | 2,878 |
| 6 | Rocky Harvey | 1998–2001 | 2,711 |
| 7 | Josh Ferguson | 2011–2015 | 2,586 |
| 8 | Mikel Leshoure | 2008–2010 | 2,557 |
| 8 | Juice Williams | 2006–2009 | 2,557 |
| 10 | Pierre Thomas | 2003–2006 | 2,545 |
| 11 | Rashard Mendenhall | 2005–2007 | 2,539 |
| 12 | Howard Griffith | 1987–1990 | 2,485 |
| 13 | Reggie Corbin | 2016–2019 | 2,361 |
| 14 | Keith Jones | 1984–1988 | 2,194 |
| 15 | John Karras | 1949–1951 | 2,135 |
| 16 | Chubby Phillips | 1973–1976 | 2,103 |
| 17 | Red Grange | 1923–1925 | 2,071 |
| 18 | Nathan Scheelhaase | 2010–2013 | 2,066 |
| 19 | Rich Johnson | 1966–1968 | 2,058 |
| 20 | Jason Ford | 2008–2011 | 1,962 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Illinois only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.