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Nebraska Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Mike Rozier holds Nebraska's career rushing yards record with 4,780 yards (1981–1983). Ameer Abdullah (4,588) and Ahman Green (3,880) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Emmett Johnson (2022–2025), No. 18 on the list.
Nebraska CornhuskersUpdated Jun 24, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Rozier | 1981–1983 | 4,780 |
| 2 | Ameer Abdullah | 2011–2014 | 4,588 |
| 3 | Ahman Green | 1995–1997 | 3,880 |
| 4 | Eric Crouch | 1998–2001 | 3,434 |
| 5 | Roy Helu Jr. | 2007–2010 | 3,404 |
| 6 | Rex Burkhead | 2009–2012 | 3,329 |
| 7 | Calvin Jones | 1991–1993 | 3,153 |
| 8 | Ken Clark | 1987–1989 | 3,037 |
| 9 | Taylor Martinez | 2010–2013 | 2,975 |
| 10 | I.M. Hipp | 1977–1979 | 2,814 |
| 11 | Lawrence Phillips | 1993–1995 | 2,777 |
| 12 | Dahrran Diedrick | 1999–2002 | 2,745 |
| 13 | Cory Ross | 2002–2005 | 2,743 |
| 14 | Derek Brown | 1990–1992 | 2,699 |
| 15 | Jammal Lord | 2000–2003 | 2,573 |
| 16 | Correll Buckhalter | 1997–2000 | 2,522 |
| 17 | Keith Jones | 1984–1987 | 2,488 |
| 18 | Emmett Johnson | 2022–2025 | 2,460 |
| 19 | Dan Alexander | 1997–2000 | 2,456 |
| 20 | Rick Berns | 1976–1978 | 2,449 |
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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 Jun 24, 2026.