New Mexico Lobos · All-time career leaders
New Mexico Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
DonTrell Moore holds New Mexico's career rushing yards record with 4,973 yards (2002–2005). Mike Williams (3,862) and Rodney Ferguson (3,564) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Tyrone Owens (2015–2018), No. 9 on the list.
New Mexico LobosUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DonTrell Moore | 2002–2005 | 4,973 |
| 2 | Mike Williams | 1975–1978 | 3,862 |
| 3 | Rodney Ferguson | 2004–2008 | 3,564 |
| 4 | Winslow Oliver | 1992–1995 | 3,332 |
| 5 | Kasey Carrier | 2009–2013 | 3,233 |
| 6 | Teriyon Gipson | 2013–2016 | 3,164 |
| 7 | Fred Henry | 1970–1972 | 2,935 |
| 8 | Jhurell Pressley | 2012–2015 | 2,725 |
| 9 | Tyrone Owens | 2015–2018 | 2,672 |
| 10 | Willie Turral | 1982–1985 | 2,520 |
| 11 | Lamar Jordan | 2014–2017 | 2,503 |
| 12 | Mike Carter | 1978–1982 | 2,364 |
| 13 | Lennox Gordon | 1995–1998 | 2,131 |
| 14 | Jarrod Baxter | 1998–2001 | 2,090 |
| 15 | Rocky Long | 1969–1971 | 2,071 |
| 16 | Jimmy Sayers | 1977–1980 | 2,030 |
| 17 | Don Perkins | 1957–1959 | 2,001 |
| 18 | Dave Bookert | 1967–1969 | 1,971 |
| 19 | Bobby Santiago | 1960–1962 | 1,937 |
| 20 | Cole Gautsche | 2012–2016 | 1,859 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at New Mexico only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.