Purdue Boilermakers · All-time career leaders
Purdue Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Otis Armstrong holds Purdue's career rushing attempts record with 670 carries (1970–1972). Kory Sheets (664) and Mike Alstott (644) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Devin Mockobee (2022–2025), No. 4 on the list.
Purdue BoilermakersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otis Armstrong | 1970–1972 | 670 |
| 2 | Kory Sheets | 2005–2008 | 664 |
| 3 | Mike Alstott | 1992–1995 | 644 |
| 4 | Devin Mockobee | 2022–2025 | 630 |
| 5 | Montrell Lowe | 1999–2002 | 612 |
| 6 | Scott Dierking | 1973–1976 | 578 |
| 7 | Jerod Void | 2002–2005 | 569 |
| 8 | Markell Jones | 2015–2018 | 542 |
| 9 | Edwin Watson | 1994–1997 | 530 |
| 10 | Perry Williams | 1966–1968 | 514 |
| 11 | Corey Rogers | 1991–1995 | 489 |
| 12 | Harry Szulborski | 1946–1949 | 478 |
| 13 | John Macon | 1977–1980 | 471 |
| 14 | Ralph Bolden | 2008–2012 | 418 |
| 15 | James Medlock | 1984–1987 | 405 |
| 16 | Mel Gray | 1982–1983 | 385 |
| 17 | Akeem Hunt | 2011–2014 | 371 |
| 18 | Jimmy Smith | 1979–1981 | 360 |
| 18 | Brandon Jones | 2002–2005 | 360 |
| 20 | Leroy Keyes | 1966–1968 | 356 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Purdue only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.