North Carolina Tar Heels · All-time career leaders
North Carolina Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Sam Howell holds North Carolina's career passing yards record with 10,283 yards (2019–2021). T.J. Yates (9,377) and Darian Durant (8,755) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Drake Maye (2021–2023), No. 5 on the list.
North Carolina Tar HeelsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Howell | 2019–2021 | 10,283 |
| 2 | T.J. Yates | 2007–2010 | 9,377 |
| 3 | Darian Durant | 2001–2004 | 8,755 |
| 4 | Bryn Renner | 2010–2013 | 8,221 |
| 5 | Drake Maye | 2021–2023 | 8,018 |
| 6 | Marquise Williams | 2012–2015 | 7,965 |
| 7 | Ronald Curry | — | 4,987 |
| 8 | Mitch Trubisky | 2014–2016 | 4,762 |
| 9 | Jason Stanicek | 1991–1994 | 4,683 |
| 10 | Mike Thomas | 1991–1995 | 4,368 |
| 11 | Matt Kupec | 1976–1979 | 3,840 |
| 12 | Chris Keldorf | 1996–1997 | 3,795 |
| 13 | Mark Maye | 1984 | 3,459 |
| 14 | Kevin Anthony | 1983–1985 | 3,412 |
| 15 | Scott Stankavage | 1980–1983 | 3,363 |
| 16 | Nathan Elliott | 2016–2020 | 3,149 |
| 17 | Oscar Davenport | 1995–1998 | 3,090 |
| 18 | Matt Baker | 2002–2005 | 2,968 |
| 19 | Rod Elkins | 1979–1982 | 2,707 |
| 20 | Jack Cummings | 1957–1959 | 2,668 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at North Carolina only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.