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San José State Football Career All-Purpose Yards Leaders
Tyler Ervin holds San José State's career all-purpose yards record with 6,063 yards (2011–2015). Deoncé Whitaker (5,596) and Sheldon Canley (5,146) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Tyler Ervin (2011–2015), No. 1 on the list.
San José State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | All-Purpose Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Ervin | 2011–2015 | 6,063 |
| 2 | Deoncé Whitaker | 1998–2001 | 5,596 |
| 3 | Sheldon Canley | 1988–1990 | 5,146 |
| 4 | Brandon Rutley | 2008–2011 | 4,403 |
| 5 | Tim Kearse | 1980–1982 | 3,481 |
| 6 | Charles Pauley | 2001–2002 | 3,457 |
| 7 | Gerald Willhite | 1980–1981 | 3,333 |
| 8 | Johnny Johnson, Jr. | 1987–1989 | 3,277 |
| 9 | Chandler Jones | 2010–2013 | 3,240 |
| 10 | John Broussard | 2003–2006 | 3,212 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at San José State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.