SMU Mustangs · All-time career leaders
SMU Football Career Interceptions Leaders
Russell Carter holds SMU's career interceptions record with 18 interceptions (1980–1983). John Simmons (17) and Paul Page (15) round out the top three. 2 of the top 12 played since 2000; the most recent is Jordan Wyatt (2015–2018), No. 8 on the list.
SMU MustangsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Carter | 1980–1983 | 18 |
| 2 | John Simmons | 1977–1980 | 17 |
| 3 | Paul Page | 1945–1948 | 15 |
| 4 | Wes Hopkins | 1979–1982 | 14 |
| 5 | David Hill | 1975–1978 | 13 |
| 5 | Pat Curry | 1969–1971 | 13 |
| 7 | Tracy Hart | 1996–1999 | 12 |
| 8 | Bryan McCann | 2006–2009 | 11 |
| 8 | Harold Perry | 1975–1978 | 11 |
| 8 | Jordan Wyatt | 2015–2018 | 11 |
| 8 | Robert Popelka | 1970–1972 | 11 |
| 8 | Val Joe Walker | 1950–1952 | 11 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at SMU only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.