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Pittsburgh Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Tony Dorsett holds Pittsburgh's career rushing yards record with 6,526 yards (1973–1976). James Conner (3,733) and Ray Graham (3,271) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Qadree Ollison (2015–2018), No. 7 on the list.
Pittsburgh PanthersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Dorsett | 1973–1976 | 6,526 |
| 2 | James Conner | 2013–2016 | 3,733 |
| 3 | Ray Graham | 2009–2012 | 3,271 |
| 4 | Curvin Richards | 1988–1990 | 3,192 |
| 5 | Craig Heyward | 1984–1986 | 3,086 |
| 6 | Dion Lewis | 2009–2010 | 2,860 |
| 7 | Qadree Ollison | 2015–2018 | 2,859 |
| 8 | LeSean McCoy | 2007–2008 | 2,816 |
| 9 | Billy West | 1993–1997 | 2,803 |
| 10 | Elliott Walker | 1974–1977 | 2,748 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Pittsburgh only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.