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Oklahoma State Football Career All-Purpose Yards Leaders
Thurman Thomas holds Oklahoma State's career all-purpose yards record with 6,017 yards (1984–1987). Barry Sanders (5,484) and Terry Miller (5,305) round out the top three. 5 of the top 12 played since 2000; the most recent is Brennan Presley (2020–2024), No. 4 on the list.
Oklahoma State CowboysUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | All-Purpose Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thurman Thomas | 1984–1987 | 6,017 |
| 2 | Barry Sanders | 1986–1988 | 5,484 |
| 3 | Terry Miller | 1974–1977 | 5,305 |
| 4 | Brennan Presley | 2020–2024 | 5,142 |
| 5 | Kendall Hunter | 2007–2010 | 4,840 |
| 6 | David Thompson | 1993–1996 | 4,658 |
| 7 | James Washington | 2014–2017 | 4,625 |
| 8 | Chuba Hubbard | 2017–2020 | 4,490 |
| 9 | Rashaun Woods | 1999–2003 | 4,424 |
| 10 | Ernest Anderson | 1979–1983 | 4,383 |
| 11 | Joseph Randle | 2010–2012 | 4,283 |
| 12 | Jamaal Fobbs | 1997–2000 | 4,093 |
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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 State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.