North Carolina Tar Heels · All-time career leaders
North Carolina Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Amos Lawrence holds North Carolina's career rushing yards record with 4,391 yards (1977–1980). Mike Voight (3,971) and Leon Johnson (3,693) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Omarion Hampton (2022–2024), No. 4 on the list.
North Carolina Tar HeelsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amos Lawrence | 1977–1980 | 4,391 |
| 2 | Mike Voight | 1973–1976 | 3,971 |
| 3 | Leon Johnson | 1993–1996 | 3,693 |
| 4 | Omarion Hampton | 2022–2024 | 3,565 |
| 5 | Michael Carter | 2017–2020 | 3,404 |
| 6 | Kelvin Bryant | 1979–1982 | 3,267 |
| 7 | Don McCauley | 1968–1970 | 3,172 |
| 8 | Ethan Horton | 1981–1984 | 3,074 |
| 8 | Natrone Means | 1990–1992 | 3,074 |
| 10 | Charlie Justice | 1946–1949 | 2,634 |
| 11 | Elijah Hood | 2014–2016 | 2,580 |
| 12 | Tyrone Anthony | 1980–1983 | 2,516 |
| 13 | Giovani Bernard | 2011–2012 | 2,481 |
| 14 | Marquise Williams | 2012–2015 | 2,458 |
| 15 | Ronnie McGill | 2003–2006 | 2,393 |
| 16 | Javonte Williams | 2018–2020 | 2,297 |
| 17 | T.J. Logan | 2013–2016 | 2,165 |
| 18 | Shaun Draughn | 2007–2010 | 2,070 |
| 19 | Curtis Johnson | 1992–1994 | 1,999 |
| 20 | Ken Willard | 1962–1964 | 1,949 |
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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.