Nevada Wolf Pack · All-time career leaders
Nevada Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Vai Taua holds Nevada's career rushing yards record with 4,588 yards (2007–2010). Chris Lemon (4,246) and Colin Kaepernick (4,112) round out the top three. 17 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Brendon Lewis (2023–2024), No. 18 on the list.
Nevada Wolf PackUpdated Jan 22, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vai Taua | 2007–2010 | 4,588 |
| 2 | Chris Lemon | 1996–1999 | 4,246 |
| 3 | Colin Kaepernick | 2007–2010 | 4,112 |
| 4 | Toa Taua | 2018–2022 | 3,995 |
| 5 | Chance Kretschmer | 2001–2004 | 3,782 |
| 6 | Cody Fajardo | 2011–2014 | 3,482 |
| 7 | James Butler | 2014–2016 | 3,313 |
| 8 | Luke Lippincott | 2006–2009 | 3,014 |
| 9 | B.J. Mitchell | 2002–2005 | 2,395 |
| 10 | Don Jackson | 2013–2015 | 2,370 |
| 11 | Stefphon Jefferson | 2010–2012 | 2,338 |
| 12 | Marcellus Chrishon | 1993–1994 | 1,885 |
| 13 | Lampford Mark | 2008–2011 | 1,882 |
| 14 | Kin Minor | 1994–1995 | 1,800 |
| 15 | Robert Hubbard | 2005–2006 | 1,715 |
| 16 | Devonte Lee | 2018–2022 | 1,486 |
| 17 | Kelton Moore | 2016–2019 | 1,424 |
| 18 | Brendon Lewis | 2023–2024 | 1,270 |
| 19 | Mike Ball | 2009–2011 | 1,183 |
| 20 | Matt Milton | 2002 | 1,108 |
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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 Jan 22, 2026.