Nevada Wolf Pack · All-time career leaders
Nevada Football Career Interceptions Leaders
Greg Grouwinkel holds Nevada's career interceptions record with 20 interceptions (1972–1974). Joe Peterson (19) and Alex Willis (18) round out the top three. 1 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Nick Hawthrone (2003–2006), No. 9 on the list.
Nevada Wolf PackUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Grouwinkel | 1972–1974 | 20 |
| 2 | Joe Peterson | 1983–1986 | 19 |
| 3 | Alex Willis | 1975–1978 | 18 |
| 4 | Ken Byrne | 1967–1970 | 17 |
| 4 | Tony Shaw | 1981–1983 | 17 |
| 6 | Darnell Hasson | 1993–1996 | 15 |
| 6 | Mike Brown | 1985–1988 | 15 |
| 6 | Patrick Hunter | 1982–1985 | 15 |
| 9 | Nick Hawthrone | 2003–2006 | 14 |
| 9 | Xavier Kairy | 1989–1992 | 14 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Nevada only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.