North Carolina Tar Heels · All-time career leaders
North Carolina Football Career Sacks Leaders
Greg Ellis holds North Carolina's career sacks record with 32.5 sacks (1994–1997). Julius Peppers (30.5) and Tomon Fox (29.5) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Kaimon Rucker (2020–2024), No. 6 on the list.
North Carolina Tar HeelsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Ellis | 1994–1997 | 32.5 |
| 2 | Julius Peppers | — | 30.5 |
| 3 | Tomon Fox | 2016–2021 | 29.5 |
| 4 | Marcus Jones | 1992–1995 | 24 |
| 4 | Quinton Coples | 2008–2011 | 24 |
| 6 | Kaimon Rucker | 2020–2024 | 22 |
| 7 | Lawrence Taylor | 1978–1980 | 21 |
| 8 | William Fuller | 1980–1983 | 20 |
| 9 | Kareem Martin | 2010–2013 | 19.5 |
| 10 | Hilee Taylor | 2004–2007 | 19 |
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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.