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Northwestern Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Justin Jackson holds Northwestern's career rushing yards record with 5,440 yards (2014–2017). Damien Anderson (4,485) and Tyrell Sutton (3,886) round out the top three. 6 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Evan Hull (2019–2022), No. 10 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Jackson | 2014–2017 | 5,440 |
| 2 | Damien Anderson | 1998–2001 | 4,485 |
| 3 | Tyrell Sutton | 2005–2008 | 3,886 |
| 4 | Darnell Autry | 1994–1996 | 3,793 |
| 5 | Dennis Lundy | 1991–1994 | 3,062 |
| 6 | Bob Christian | 1987–1990 | 2,643 |
| 7 | Jason Wright | 2000–2003 | 2,625 |
| 8 | Noah Herron | 2001–2004 | 2,524 |
| 9 | Greg Boykin | 1972–1975 | 2,465 |
| 10 | Evan Hull | 2019–2022 | 2,417 |
| 11 | Kain Colter | 2010–2013 | 2,180 |
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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.