Rutgers Scarlet Knights · All-time career leaders
Rutgers Football Career Interceptions Leaders
Ed Jones holds Rutgers's career interceptions record with 14 interceptions (1971–1974). John Pollock (14) and Tony Pawlik (14) round out the top three. 1 of the top 12 played since 2000; the most recent is Ron Girault (2004–2007), No. 9 on the list.
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Jones | 1971–1974 | 14 |
| 1 | John Pollock | 1965–1968 | 14 |
| 1 | Tony Pawlik | 1972–1974 | 14 |
| 4 | Bill Austin | 1956–1958 | 13 |
| 5 | Bill Houston | 1981–1983 | 12 |
| 5 | Bob Davis | 1975–1977 | 12 |
| 7 | Malik Jackson | 1990–1993 | 11 |
| 7 | Sam Chapman | 1969–1970 | 11 |
| 9 | Jim Hughes | 1975–1978 | 10 |
| 9 | Jim Testom | 1974–1976 | 10 |
| 9 | John Miller | 1969–1970 | 10 |
| 9 | Ron Girault | 2004–2007 | 10 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Rutgers only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.