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Nebraska Football Career Tackles Leaders
Barrett Ruud holds Nebraska's career tackles record with 432 tackles (2001–2004). Jerry Murtaugh (342) and Luke Reimer (293) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Isaac Gifford (2020–2024), No. 19 on the list.
Nebraska CornhuskersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrett Ruud | 2001–2004 | 432 |
| 2 | Jerry Murtaugh | 1968–1970 | 342 |
| 3 | Luke Reimer | 2019–2023 | 293 |
| 4 | Mike Brown | 1996–1999 | 287 |
| 5 | Lavonte David | 2010–2011 | 285 |
| 6 | Dedrick Young | 2015–2018 | 284 |
| 7 | Lee Kunz | 1976–1978 | 276 |
| 8 | Clete Pillen | 1974–1976 | 273 |
| 8 | Nathan Gerry | 2013–2016 | 273 |
| 10 | Steve Damkroger | 1979–1982 | 269 |
| 11 | Ed Stewart | 1991–1994 | 257 |
| 12 | Marc Munford | 1983–1986 | 256 |
| 13 | Jim Wightman | 1975–1977 | 254 |
| 14 | Trev Alberts | 1990–1993 | 248 |
| 15 | Will Compton | 2009–2012 | 247 |
| 16 | Mike Knox | 1981–1985 | 245 |
| 16 | Mohamed Barry | 2016–2019 | 245 |
| 18 | Broderick Thomas | 1985–1988 | 242 |
| 19 | Corey McKeon | 2004–2007 | 240 |
| 19 | Isaac Gifford | 2020–2024 | 240 |
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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.