Michigan State Spartans · All-time career leaders
Michigan State Football Career Tackles for Loss Leaders
Kenny Willekes holds Michigan State's career tackles for loss record with 51 tackles for loss (2016–2019). Julian Peterson (48) and Greg Jones (46.5) round out the top three. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jacub Panasiuk (2017–2021), No. 13 on the list.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles for Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Willekes | 2016–2019 | 51 |
| 2 | Julian Peterson | 1998–1999 | 48 |
| 3 | Greg Jones | 2007–2010 | 46.5 |
| 4 | Denicos Allen | 2010–2013 | 46 |
| 5 | Shilique Calhoun | 2012–2015 | 44 |
| 6 | Larry Bethea | 1975–1977 | 43 |
| 7 | Travis Davis | 1986–1989 | 39 |
| 8 | Robaire Smith | 1997–1999 | 38 |
| 9 | Marcus Rush | 2011–2014 | 37.5 |
| 10 | Mike Labinjo | 2000–2003 | 35 |
| 11 | Josh Thornhill | 1998–2001 | 33 |
| 11 | Juan Hammonds | 1991–1994 | 33 |
| 13 | Jacub Panasiuk | 2017–2021 | 32 |
| 14 | Kelly Quinn | 1982–1984 | 31 |
| 15 | Max Bullough | 2010–2013 | 30.5 |
| 16 | William Gholston | 2010–2012 | 30 |
| 17 | Eric Gordon | 2007–2010 | 29 |
| 17 | Mark Nichols | 1983–1987 | 29 |
| 17 | Mel Land | 1975–1978 | 29 |
| 17 | Raequan Williams | 2016–2019 | 29 |
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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.