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Michigan State Football Career Tackles Leaders
Dan Bass holds Michigan State's career tackles record with 541 tackles (1976–1979). Percy Snow (473) and Greg Jones (465) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Cal Haladay (2020–2024), No. 8 on the list.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Bass | 1976–1979 | 541 |
| 2 | Percy Snow | 1986–1989 | 473 |
| 3 | Greg Jones | 2007–2010 | 465 |
| 4 | Ike Reese | 1994–1997 | 420 |
| 5 | Josh Thornhill | 1998–2001 | 395 |
| 6 | Chuck Bullough | 1988–1991 | 391 |
| 7 | Ronald Stanley | 2001–2004 | 368 |
| 8 | Cal Haladay | 2020–2024 | 365 |
| 8 | Sorie Kanu | 1995–1998 | 365 |
| 10 | Aric Morris | 1996–1999 | 350 |
| 11 | Thomas Wright | 1999–2002 | 346 |
| 12 | Tim Moore | 1984–1987 | 332 |
| 13 | Eric Gordon | 2007–2010 | 331 |
| 14 | Jim Morrissey | 1981–1984 | 329 |
| 15 | Reggie Garnett | 1993–1996 | 327 |
| 16 | Eric Smith | 2002–2005 | 323 |
| 17 | Carlos Jenkins | 1987–1990 | 314 |
| 18 | Shane Bullough | 1983–1986 | 311 |
| 19 | Max Bullough | 2010–2013 | 299 |
| 20 | Paul Rudzinski | 1974–1977 | 298 |
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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.