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Northwestern Football Career Sacks Leaders
Joe Gaziano holds Northwestern's career sacks record with 30 sacks (2016–2019). Casey Dailey (28) and Ifeadi Odenigbo (23.5) round out the top three. 7 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Aidan Hubbard (2021–2025), No. 5 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gaziano | 2016–2019 | 30 |
| 2 | Casey Dailey | 1994–1997 | 28 |
| 3 | Ifeadi Odenigbo | 2013–2016 | 23.5 |
| 4 | Steve Shine | 1990–1993 | 21 |
| 5 | Aidan Hubbard | 2021–2025 | 20.5 |
| 6 | Corey Wootton | 2006–2009 | 19.5 |
| 7 | Vince Browne | 2008–2011 | 19 |
| 8 | Dwayne Missouri | 1997–2000 | 17 |
| 9 | Tyler Scott | 2009–2012 | 16 |
| 10 | Deonte Gibson | 2012–2015 | 15 |
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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.