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Nebraska Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Ameer Abdullah holds Nebraska's career rushing attempts record with 813 carries (2011–2014). Mike Rozier (668) and Eric Crouch (648) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Adrian Martinez (2018–2021), No. 12 on the list.
Nebraska CornhuskersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameer Abdullah | 2011–2014 | 813 |
| 2 | Mike Rozier | 1981–1983 | 668 |
| 3 | Eric Crouch | 1998–2001 | 648 |
| 4 | Rex Burkhead | 2009–2012 | 635 |
| 5 | Cory Ross | 2002–2005 | 597 |
| 6 | Taylor Martinez | 2010–2013 | 585 |
| 7 | Roy Helu Jr. | 2007–2010 | 578 |
| 8 | Ahman Green | 1995–1997 | 574 |
| 9 | Jeff Kinney | 1969–1971 | 545 |
| 10 | Jammal Lord | 2000–2003 | 516 |
| 11 | Marlon Lucky | 2005–2008 | 515 |
| 12 | Adrian Martinez | 2018–2021 | 508 |
| 13 | Dahrran Diedrick | 1999–2002 | 502 |
| 14 | Tony Davis | 1973–1975 | 501 |
| 15 | I.M. Hipp | 1977–1979 | 495 |
| 16 | Ken Clark | 1987–1989 | 494 |
| 17 | Joe Orduna | 1967–1970 | 489 |
| 18 | Monte Anthony | 1974–1977 | 463 |
| 19 | Calvin Jones | 1991–1993 | 461 |
| 20 | Derek Brown | 1990–1992 | 458 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Nebraska only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.