Nevada Wolf Pack · All-time career leaders
Nevada Football Career Tackles Leaders
DeShone Myles holds Nevada's career tackles record with 528 tackles (1994–1997). Matt Clafton (388) and Asauni Rufus (340) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Asauni Rufus (2015–2018), No. 3 on the list.
Nevada Wolf PackUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeShone Myles | 1994–1997 | 528 |
| 2 | Matt Clafton | 1988–1991 | 388 |
| 3 | Asauni Rufus | 2015–2018 | 340 |
| 4 | Daryl Towns | 2000–2003 | 322 |
| 5 | Brock Marion | 1989–1992 | 306 |
| 6 | Jorge Cordova | 2000–2003 | 301 |
| 7 | Duke Williams | 2009–2012 | 295 |
| 7 | James-Michael Johnson | 2008–2011 | 295 |
| 9 | Dameon Baber | 2015–2018 | 293 |
| 10 | Steve Knapp | 1978–1981 | 292 |
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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.
