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Oklahoma Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Steve Owens holds Oklahoma's career rushing attempts record with 958 carries (1967–1969). DeMarco Murray (759) and Adrian Peterson (747) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Kennedy Brooks (2018–2021), No. 18 on the list.
Oklahoma SoonersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Owens | 1967–1969 | 958 |
| 2 | DeMarco Murray | 2007–2010 | 759 |
| 3 | Adrian Peterson | 2004–2006 | 747 |
| 4 | Quentin Griffin | 1999–2002 | 744 |
| 5 | Samaje Perine | 2014–2016 | 685 |
| 6 | Joe Washington | 1972–1975 | 675 |
| 7 | Chris Brown | 2006–2009 | 627 |
| 8 | Kejuan Jones | 2002–2005 | 605 |
| 9 | Billy Sims | 1975–1979 | 593 |
| 10 | De'Mond Parker | 1996–1998 | 579 |
| 11 | Stanley Wilson | 1979–1982 | 567 |
| 12 | Lydell Carr | 1984–1987 | 563 |
| 12 | James Allen | 1993–1996 | 563 |
| 14 | Jack Mildren | 1969–1971 | 541 |
| 15 | Jamelle Holieway | 1985–1988 | 539 |
| 16 | Steve Davis | 1973–1975 | 534 |
| 17 | Jim Grisham | 1962–1964 | 474 |
| 18 | Kennedy Brooks | 2018–2021 | 472 |
| 19 | Leon Crosswhite | 1970–1972 | 468 |
| 20 | Spencer Tillman | 1983–1986 | 456 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Oklahoma only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.