Michigan Wolverines · All-time career leaders
Michigan Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Mike Hart holds Michigan's career rushing attempts record with 1,015 carries (2004–2007). Anthony Thomas (924) and Chris Perry (811) round out the top three. 5 of the top 16 played since 2000; the most recent is Blake Corum (2020–2023), No. 8 on the list.
Michigan WolverinesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Hart | 2004–2007 | 1,015 |
| 2 | Anthony Thomas | 1997–2000 | 924 |
| 3 | Chris Perry | 2000–2003 | 811 |
| 4 | Jamie Morris | 1984–1987 | 809 |
| 5 | Denard Robinson | 2009–2012 | 723 |
| 6 | Butch Woolfolk | 1978–1981 | 718 |
| 7 | Tyrone Wheatley | 1991–1994 | 688 |
| 8 | Blake Corum | 2020–2023 | 674 |
| 9 | Billy Taylor | 1969–1971 | 587 |
| 10 | Rob Lytle | 1973–1976 | 557 |
| 11 | Lawrence Ricks | 1979–1982 | 541 |
| 12 | Gordon Bell | 1973–1975 | 535 |
| 13 | Ed Shuttlesworth | 1971–1973 | 532 |
| 14 | Ricky Powers | 1990–1993 | 526 |
| 15 | Russell Davis | 1975–1978 | 523 |
| 16 | Fitzgerald Toussaint | 2010–2013 | 510 |
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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.