San José State Spartans · All-time career leaders
San José State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Deoncé Whitaker holds San José State's career rushing yards record with 3,515 yards (1998–2001). Tyler Ervin (2,803) and Sheldon Canley (2,513) round out the top three. 3 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Tyler Nevens (2017–2022), No. 10 on the list.
San José State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deoncé Whitaker | 1998–2001 | 3,515 |
| 2 | Tyler Ervin | 2011–2015 | 2,803 |
| 3 | Sheldon Canley | 1988–1990 | 2,513 |
| 4 | Gerald Willhite | 1980–1981 | 2,364 |
| 5 | Yonus Davis | 2003–2008 | 2,319 |
| 6 | Nathan DuPree | 1992–1993 | 1,976 |
| 7 | Rick Kane | 1975–1976 | 1,967 |
| 8 | Kenny Jackson | 1986–1987 | 1,935 |
| 9 | Kevin Cole | 1977–1978 | 1,909 |
| 10 | Tyler Nevens | 2017–2022 | 1,847 |
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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.