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N Illinois Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Garrett Wolfe holds N Illinois's career rushing yards record with 5,164 yards (2004–2006). Michael Turner (4,941) and Jordan Lynch (4,343) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Antario Brown (2021–2024), No. 9 on the list.
Northern Illinois HuskiesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garrett Wolfe | 2004–2006 | 5,164 |
| 2 | Michael Turner | 2000–2003 | 4,941 |
| 3 | Jordan Lynch | 2009–2013 | 4,343 |
| 4 | Mark Kellar | 1971–1973 | 3,745 |
| 5 | Allen Ross | 1977–1980 | 3,500 |
| 6 | Adam Dach | 1987–1991 | 3,438 |
| 7 | LeShon Johnson | 1992–1993 | 3,314 |
| 8 | Charles Talley | 1993–1996 | 3,155 |
| 9 | Antario Brown | 2021–2024 | 3,090 |
| 10 | Chandler Harnish | 2008–2011 | 2,983 |
| 11 | Chad Spann | 2007–2010 | 2,916 |
| 12 | Joel Bouagnon | 2013–2016 | 2,911 |
| 13 | Stacey Robinson | 1988–1990 | 2,727 |
| 14 | Thomas Hammock | — | 2,432 |
| 15 | Tre Harbison | 2017–2019 | 2,345 |
| 16 | John LaLonde | 1968–1970 | 2,227 |
| 17 | Darryl Richardson | 1982–1985 | 2,191 |
| 18 | Jordan Huff | 2014–2017 | 2,167 |
| 19 | Cameron Stingily | 2010–2014 | 2,095 |
| 20 | Carl Fisher | 1975–1978 | 2,022 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at N Illinois only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.