Michigan State Spartans · All-time career leaders
Michigan State Football Career All-Purpose Yards Leaders
Javon Ringer holds Michigan State's career all-purpose yards record with 5,426 yards (2005–2008). Lorenzo White (5,152) and Derrick Mason (5,114) round out the top three. 2 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Le'Veon Bell (2010–2012), No. 9 on the list.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | All-Purpose Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javon Ringer | 2005–2008 | 5,426 |
| 2 | Lorenzo White | 1984–1987 | 5,152 |
| 3 | Derrick Mason | 1993–1996 | 5,114 |
| 4 | Sedrick Irvin | 1996–1998 | 4,833 |
| 5 | Tico Duckett | 1989–1992 | 4,511 |
| 6 | Blake Ezor | 1986–1989 | 4,479 |
| 7 | Eric Allen | 1969–1971 | 4,446 |
| 8 | Courtney Hawkins | 1988–1991 | 4,125 |
| 9 | Le'Veon Bell | 2010–2012 | 4,114 |
| 10 | Steve Smith | 1977–1980 | 4,065 |
Keep exploring
More Michigan State records
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Total Offense & Scoring
Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Michigan State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.