LSU Tigers · All-time career leaders
LSU Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Tommy Hodson holds LSU's career pass attempts record with 1,163 attempts (1986–1989). Jeff Wickersham (1,005) and Jamie Howard (934) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Garrett Nussmeier (2021–2024), No. 6 on the list.
LSU TigersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Hodson | 1986–1989 | 1,163 |
| 2 | Jeff Wickersham | 1982–1985 | 1,005 |
| 3 | Jamie Howard | 1992–1995 | 934 |
| 4 | Joe Burrow | 2018–2019 | 906 |
| 5 | JaMarcus Russell | 2004–2006 | 797 |
| 6 | Garrett Nussmeier | 2021–2024 | 744 |
| 7 | Herb Tyler | 1995–1998 | 716 |
| 8 | Jayden Daniels | 2022–2023 | 715 |
| 9 | Jordan Jefferson | 2008–2011 | 678 |
| 10 | Zach Mettenberger | 2011–2013 | 659 |
Keep exploring
More LSU records
Passing
Receiving
Defense
Total Offense & Scoring
Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at LSU only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.