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Northwestern Football Career Interceptions Leaders
Brett Whitley holds Northwestern's career interceptions record with 15 interceptions (1984–1987). Tom Worthington (14) and Brian Peter (11) round out the top three. 5 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Brandon Joseph (2019–2021), No. 9 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Whitley | 1984–1987 | 15 |
| 2 | Tom Worthington | 1946–1949 | 14 |
| 3 | Brian Peter | 2008–2011 | 11 |
| 3 | Malcolm Hunter | 1974–1977 | 11 |
| 5 | Eric Hutchinson | 1969–1971 | 10 |
| 5 | Harold Blackmon | 1997–2000 | 10 |
| 5 | Ibraheim Campbell | 2011–2014 | 10 |
| 5 | Montre Hartage | 2015–2018 | 10 |
| 9 | Brandon Joseph | 2019–2021 | 9 |
| 9 | Sherrick McManis | 2006–2009 | 9 |
| 9 | Willie Lindsey | 1989–1992 | 9 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Northwestern only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.