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Rice Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Trevor Cobb holds Rice's career rushing yards record with 4,948 yards (1989–1992). Charles Ross (2,689) and Quinton Smith (2,505) round out the top three. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Dean Connors (2022–2024), No. 18 on the list.
Rice OwlsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Cobb | 1989–1992 | 4,948 |
| 2 | Charles Ross | 2009–2012 | 2,689 |
| 3 | Quinton Smith | 2003–2006 | 2,505 |
| 4 | Michael Perry | 1995–1996 | 2,496 |
| 5 | Chad Nelson | 1994–1997 | 2,415 |
| 6 | Robbie Beck | 2000–2003 | 2,218 |
| 7 | Darik Dillard | 2013–2016 | 2,198 |
| 8 | Jowan Davis | 2013–2016 | 2,028 |
| 8 | Kyle Herm | 2000–2003 | 2,028 |
| 10 | Chad Richardson | 1996–1999 | 2,024 |
| 11 | Greg Henderson | 2001–2004 | 1,995 |
| 12 | Kosse Johnson | 1951–1953 | 1,917 |
| 13 | Spencer George | 1993–1996 | 1,790 |
| 14 | Dicky Maegle | 1952–1954 | 1,773 |
| 15 | Austin Walter | 2015–2018 | 1,744 |
| 16 | Chase Clement | 2005–2008 | 1,741 |
| 17 | Ed Bailey | 2001–2004 | 1,700 |
| 18 | Dean Connors | 2022–2024 | 1,679 |
| 19 | Stahle Vincent | 1969–1971 | 1,675 |
| 20 | Yoncy Edmonds | 1992–1995 | 1,647 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Rice only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.