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Oklahoma Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Samaje Perine holds Oklahoma's career rushing yards record with 4,122 yards (2014–2016). Billy Sims (4,118) and Joe Washington (4,071) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Kennedy Brooks (2018–2021), No. 9 on the list.
Oklahoma SoonersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samaje Perine | 2014–2016 | 4,122 |
| 2 | Billy Sims | 1975–1979 | 4,118 |
| 3 | Joe Washington | 1972–1975 | 4,071 |
| 4 | Adrian Peterson | 2004–2006 | 4,045 |
| 5 | Steve Owens | 1967–1969 | 4,041 |
| 6 | Quentin Griffin | 1999–2002 | 3,938 |
| 7 | DeMarco Murray | 2007–2010 | 3,685 |
| 8 | De'Mond Parker | 1996–1998 | 3,403 |
| 9 | Kennedy Brooks | 2018–2021 | 3,320 |
| 10 | Stanley Wilson | 1979–1982 | 3,198 |
| 11 | Greg Pruitt | 1970–1972 | 3,122 |
| 12 | Chris Brown | 2006–2009 | 2,923 |
| 13 | Lydell Carr | 1984–1987 | 2,910 |
| 14 | Mike Gaddis | 1988–1991 | 2,726 |
| 15 | Jamelle Holieway | 1985–1988 | 2,713 |
| 16 | James Allen | 1993–1996 | 2,438 |
| 17 | Kenny King | 1975–1978 | 2,431 |
| 18 | Spencer Tillman | 1983–1986 | 2,425 |
| 19 | Jim Grisham | 1962–1964 | 2,404 |
| 20 | Kejuan Jones | 2002–2005 | 2,331 |
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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.