Michigan Wolverines · All-time career leaders
Michigan Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Chad Henne holds Michigan's career passing yards record with 9,715 yards (2004–2007). John Navarre (9,254) and Elvis Grbac (6,460) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is J.J. McCarthy (2021–2023), No. 6 on the list.
Michigan WolverinesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Henne | 2004–2007 | 9,715 |
| 2 | John Navarre | 2000–2003 | 9,254 |
| 3 | Elvis Grbac | 1989–1992 | 6,460 |
| 4 | Devin Gardner | 2010–2014 | 6,336 |
| 5 | Denard Robinson | 2009–2012 | 6,250 |
| 6 | J.J. McCarthy | 2021–2023 | 6,226 |
| 7 | Todd Collins | 1991–1994 | 5,858 |
| 8 | Shea Patterson | 2018–2019 | 5,661 |
| 9 | Jim Harbaugh | 1983–1986 | 5,449 |
| 10 | Tom Brady | 1996–1999 | 5,351 |
| 11 | Steve Smith | 1980–1983 | 4,860 |
| 12 | Brian Griese | 1994–1997 | 4,383 |
| 13 | Rick Leach | 1975–1978 | 4,284 |
| 14 | Wilton Speight | 2015–2017 | 3,192 |
| 15 | Cade McNamara | 2020–2022 | 3,181 |
| 16 | Jake Rudock | 2015 | 3,017 |
| 17 | John Wangler | 1976–1980 | 2,994 |
| 18 | Drew Henson | 1998–2000 | 2,946 |
| 19 | Scott Dreisbach | 1995–1997 | 2,920 |
| 20 | Tate Forcier | 2009–2010 | 2,647 |
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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 only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.