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Memphis Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
DeAngelo Williams holds Memphis's career rushing yards record with 6,026 yards (2002–2005). Darrell Henderson (3,545) and Patrick Taylor Jr. (2,884) round out the top three. 7 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Patrick Taylor Jr. (2016–2019), No. 3 on the list.
Memphis TigersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeAngelo Williams | 2002–2005 | 6,026 |
| 2 | Darrell Henderson | 2016–2018 | 3,545 |
| 3 | Patrick Taylor Jr. | 2016–2019 | 2,884 |
| 4 | Dave Casinelli | 1960–1963 | 2,636 |
| 5 | Curtis Steele | 2008–2009 | 2,462 |
| 6 | Brandon Hayes | 2012–2014 | 2,385 |
| 7 | Gerard Arnold | 1997–1999 | 2,378 |
| 8 | Joseph Doss | 2004–2007 | 2,339 |
| 9 | Paul Gowen | 1969–1971 | 2,227 |
| 10 | Larry Porter | 1990–1993 | 2,194 |
| 11 | Doroland Dorceus | 2013–2017 | 2,082 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Memphis only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.