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Kansas State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Darren Sproles holds Kansas State's career rushing yards record with 4,979 yards (2001–2004). Deuce Vaughn (3,604) and DJ Giddens (3,087) round out the top three. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is DJ Giddens (2022–2024), No. 3 on the list.
Kansas State WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Sproles | 2001–2004 | 4,979 |
| 2 | Deuce Vaughn | 2020–2022 | 3,604 |
| 3 | DJ Giddens | 2022–2024 | 3,087 |
| 4 | John Hubert | 2010–2013 | 2,993 |
| 5 | Daniel Thomas | 2009–2010 | 2,850 |
| 6 | Ell Roberson | 2000–2003 | 2,818 |
| 7 | Alex Barnes | 2016–2018 | 2,616 |
| 8 | Eric Hickson | 1994–1998 | 2,537 |
| 9 | Collin Klein | 2009–2012 | 2,485 |
| 10 | Mike Lawrence | 1994–1997 | 2,265 |
| 11 | J.J. Smith | 1991–1994 | 2,210 |
| 12 | Isaac Jackson | 1971–1973 | 2,182 |
| 13 | Josh Scobey | 2000–2001 | 1,981 |
| 14 | Eric Gallon | 1989–1992 | 1,960 |
| 15 | Cornelius Davis | 1966–1968 | 1,873 |
| 16 | Charles Jones | 2014–2016 | 1,832 |
| 17 | Tony Jordan | 1984–1987 | 1,593 |
| 18 | L.J. Brown | 1978–1980 | 1,580 |
| 19 | James Johnson | 2006–2007 | 1,509 |
| 20 | Roosevelt Duncan | 1976–1979 | 1,434 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Kansas State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.