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Notre Dame Football Career Sacks Leaders
Ross Browner holds Notre Dame's career sacks record with 43 sacks (1973–1977). Isaiah Foskey (26.5) and Justin Tuck (25.5) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Rylie Mills (2020–2024), No. 13 on the list.
Notre Dame Fighting IrishUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Browner | 1973–1977 | 43 |
| 2 | Isaiah Foskey | 2020–2022 | 26.5 |
| 3 | Justin Tuck | 2002–2004 | 25.5 |
| 4 | Kory Minor | 1995–1998 | 24 |
| 5 | Stephon Tuitt | 2011–2013 | 21.5 |
| 6 | Renaldo Wynn | 1990–1993 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Prince Shembo | 2010–2013 | 20 |
| 8 | Bryant Young | 1990–1993 | 19.5 |
| 9 | Mike Gann | 1981–1984 | 19 |
| 10 | Scott Zettek | 1976–1980 | 18.5 |
| 11 | Devon McDonald | 1989–1992 | 18 |
| 12 | Ryan Roberts | 1999–2002 | 16.5 |
| 13 | Rylie Mills | 2020–2024 | 15.5 |
| 14 | Darius Fleming | 2008–2011 | 14.5 |
| 15 | Anthony Weaver | 1998–2001 | 5 |
| 15 | Bert Berry | 1993–1996 | 5 |
| 15 | John Hankerd | 1978–1981 | 5 |
| 15 | Julian Okwara | 2016–2019 | 5 |
| 15 | Victor Abiamiri | 2003–2006 | 5 |
| 15 | Willie Fry | 1973–1977 | 5 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Notre Dame only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.