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Louisville Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Lamar Jackson holds Louisville's career rushing yards record with 4,132 yards (2015–2017). Walter Peacock (3,204) and Malik Cunningham (3,184) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Malik Cunningham (2018–2022), No. 3 on the list.
Louisville CardinalsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar Jackson | 2015–2017 | 4,132 |
| 2 | Walter Peacock | 1972–1975 | 3,204 |
| 3 | Malik Cunningham | 2018–2022 | 3,184 |
| 4 | Nathan Poole | 1975–1978 | 2,958 |
| 5 | Lenny Lyles | 1954–1957 | 2,786 |
| 6 | Howard Stevens | 1971–1972 | 2,723 |
| 7 | Frank Moreau | 1995–1999 | 2,599 |
| 8 | Michael Bush | 2003–2006 | 2,508 |
| 9 | Brandon Radcliff | 2013–2016 | 2,365 |
| 10 | Deon Booker | 1985–1988 | 2,363 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Louisville only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.