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Michigan Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Mike Hart holds Michigan's career rushing yards record with 5,040 yards (2004–2007). Denard Robinson (4,495) and Anthony Thomas (4,472) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Blake Corum (2020–2023), No. 7 on the list.
Michigan WolverinesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Hart | 2004–2007 | 5,040 |
| 2 | Denard Robinson | 2009–2012 | 4,495 |
| 3 | Anthony Thomas | 1997–2000 | 4,472 |
| 4 | Jamie Morris | 1984–1987 | 4,393 |
| 5 | Tyrone Wheatley | 1991–1994 | 4,178 |
| 6 | Butch Woolfolk | 1978–1981 | 3,861 |
| 7 | Blake Corum | 2020–2023 | 3,737 |
| 8 | Chris Perry | 2000–2003 | 3,696 |
| 9 | Rob Lytle | 1973–1976 | 3,317 |
| 10 | Billy Taylor | 1969–1971 | 3,072 |
| 11 | Gordon Bell | 1973–1975 | 2,900 |
| 12 | Tshimanga Biakabutuka | 1993–1995 | 2,810 |
| 13 | Lawrence Ricks | 1979–1982 | 2,751 |
| 14 | Harlan Huckleby | 1975–1978 | 2,624 |
| 15 | Karan Higdon | 2015–2018 | 2,616 |
| 16 | Ricky Powers | 1990–1993 | 2,554 |
| 17 | Russell Davis | 1975–1978 | 2,550 |
| 18 | Ron Johnson | 1966–1968 | 2,440 |
| 19 | Ed Shuttlesworth | 1971–1973 | 2,343 |
| 20 | Hassan Haskins | 2018–2021 | 2,324 |
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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.