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Oklahoma State Football Career Tackles Leaders
John Corker holds Oklahoma State's career tackles record with 496 tackles (1976–1979). Mike Green (485) and Ricky Young (451) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Malcolm Rodriguez (2017–2021), No. 4 on the list.
Oklahoma State CowboysUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Corker | 1976–1979 | 496 |
| 2 | Mike Green | 1979–1982 | 485 |
| 3 | Ricky Young | 1978–1981 | 451 |
| 4 | Malcolm Rodriguez | 2017–2021 | 409 |
| 5 | Leslie O'Neal | 1982–1985 | 393 |
| 6 | Sim Drain | 1986–1989 | 369 |
| 7 | John Little | 1967–1969 | 332 |
| 8 | Jordan Sterns | 2013–2016 | 325 |
| 9 | Andre Sexton | 2005–2009 | 320 |
| 9 | Phillip Dokes | 1973–1976 | 320 |
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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.