Kent State Golden Flashes · All-time career leaders
Kent State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Astron Whatley holds Kent State's career rushing yards record with 3,989 yards (1994–1997). Eric Wilkerson (3,830) and Eugene Jarvis (3,721) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Marquez Cooper (2020–2022), No. 6 on the list.
Kent State Golden FlashesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astron Whatley | 1994–1997 | 3,989 |
| 2 | Eric Wilkerson | 1985–1988 | 3,830 |
| 3 | Eugene Jarvis | 2006–2010 | 3,721 |
| 4 | Joshua Cribbs | 2001–2004 | 3,670 |
| 5 | Trayion Durham | 2011–2015 | 3,140 |
| 6 | Marquez Cooper | 2020–2022 | 2,813 |
| 7 | Larry Poole | 1972–1974 | 2,668 |
| 8 | Don Nottingham | 1972–1974 | 2,515 |
| 9 | Julian Edelman | 2006–2008 | 2,483 |
| 10 | Dri Archer | 2009–2013 | 2,342 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Kent State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.