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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 (4,336) and Tyrell Sutton (3,886) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Cam Porter (2020–2025), No. 14 on the list.

Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Jul 6, 2026
Northwestern Wildcats career rushing yards leaders
RankPlayerYearsRushing Yards
1Justin Jackson2014–20175,440
2Damien Anderson1998–20014,336
3Tyrell Sutton2005–20083,886
4Darnell Autry1994–19963,617
5Dennis Lundy1991–19943,062
6Bob Christian1987–19902,643
7Jason Wright2000–20032,625
8Noah Herron2001–20042,524
9Greg Boykin1972–19762,465
10Evan Hull2019–20222,417
11Kain Colter2010–20132,180
12Mike Adamle1968–19702,015
13Stanley Davenport1984–19871,946
14Cam Porter2020–20251,908
15Byron Sanders1987–19881,840
16Venric Mark2010–20131,630
17Adrian Autry1995–19971,582
18Al Robinson1969–19711,526
19Treyvon Green2011–20141,490
20Mike Trumpy2010–20131,431

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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 Jul 6, 2026.