NC State Wolfpack · All-time career leaders
NC State Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Philip Rivers holds NC State's career pass attempts record with 1,710 attempts (2000). Ryan Finley (1,365) and Jamie Barnette (1,243) round out the top three. 9 of the top 19 played since 2000; the most recent is CJ Bailey (2024), No. 10 on the list.
NC State WolfpackUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Rivers | 2000 | 1,710 |
| 2 | Ryan Finley | 2016 | 1,365 |
| 3 | Jamie Barnette | 1996 | 1,243 |
| 4 | Russell Wilson | 2008 | 1,180 |
| 5 | Mike Glennon | 2009 | 1,069 |
| 6 | Devin Leary | 2019 | 944 |
| 7 | Terry Harvey | 1991–1995 | 785 |
| 8 | Jacoby Brissett | 2014 | 765 |
| 9 | Shane Montgomery | 1987 | 746 |
| 10 | CJ Bailey | 2024 | 699 |
| 11 | Daniel Evans | 2005 | 681 |
| 12 | Erik Kramer | 1985 | 616 |
| 13 | Tim Esposito | 1983 | 585 |
| 14 | Tol Avery | 1980 | 547 |
| 15 | Dave Buckey | 1972 | 524 |
| 16 | Jay Davis | 2002 | 522 |
| 17 | Roman Gabriel | 1959 | 506 |
| 18 | Terry Jordan | 1989 | 504 |
| 19 | Geoff Bender | 1991 | 427 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at NC State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.