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San Diego State Football Career Interceptions Thrown Leaders

Todd Santos holds San Diego State's career interceptions thrown record with 57 interceptions (1984–1987). Ryan Lindley (47) and Mark Halda (45) round out the top three. 5 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jalen Mayden (2021–2023), No. 19 on the list.

San Diego State AztecsUpdated Oct 6, 2026

San Diego State Aztecs career interceptions thrown leaders
Rank	Player	Years	Interceptions Thrown
1	Todd Santos	1984–1987	57
2	Ryan Lindley	2008–2011	47
3	Mark Halda	1977–1980	45
4	Brian Sipe	1969–1971	43
5	Dennis Shaw	1968–1969	41
6	Joe Duke	1957–1959	34
6	Kevin O'Connell	2004–2007	34
8	Craig Penrose	1974–1975	33
9	Jesse Freitas	1972–1973	31
10	Mark McKay	1982–1983	29
11	David Lowery	1989–1993	28
12	Dan McGwire	1989–1990	26
13	Billy Blanton	1993–1996	25
13	Don Horn	1965–1966	25
13	Lon Sheriff	1999–2002	25
16	Matt Kofler	1980–1981	24
17	Adam Hall	2001–2003	21
17	Quinn Kaehler	2013–2014	21
19	Jalen Mayden	2021–2023	19
19	Tim Gutierrez	1992–1994	19

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CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
Career totals cover a player’s games at San Diego State only.

Last updated Oct 6, 2026.