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Iowa Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Sedrick Shaw holds Iowa's career rushing yards record with 4,156 yards (1993–1996). Ladell Betts (3,686) and Albert Young (3,173) round out the top three. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Kaleb Johnson (2022–2024), No. 6 on the list.
Iowa HawkeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedrick Shaw | 1993–1996 | 4,156 |
| 2 | Ladell Betts | 1998–2001 | 3,686 |
| 3 | Albert Young | 2004–2007 | 3,173 |
| 4 | Tavian Banks | 1994–1997 | 2,977 |
| 5 | Akrum Wadley | 2014–2017 | 2,872 |
| 6 | Kaleb Johnson | 2022–2024 | 2,779 |
| 7 | Fred Russell | 2001–2003 | 2,760 |
| 8 | Mark Weisman | 2012–2014 | 2,602 |
| 9 | Tony Stewart | 1987–1990 | 2,562 |
| 10 | Owen Gill | 1981–1984 | 2,556 |
| 11 | Tyler Goodson | 2019–2021 | 2,551 |
| 12 | Ronnie Harmon | 1982–1985 | 2,271 |
| 13 | Shonn Greene | 2005–2008 | 2,228 |
| 14 | Eddie Phillips | 1980–1983 | 2,177 |
| 15 | Dennis Mosley | 1976–1979 | 2,133 |
| 16 | Jordan Canzeri | 2011–2015 | 2,073 |
| 17 | Marcus Coker | 2010–2011 | 2,006 |
| 18 | Levi Mitchell | 1969–1971 | 1,927 |
| 19 | LeShun Daniels, Jr. | 2013–2016 | 1,888 |
| 20 | Adam Robinson | 2009–2010 | 1,775 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Iowa only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.