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SMU Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Eric Dickerson holds SMU's career rushing yards record with 4,450 yards (1979–1982). Zach Line (4,185) and Reggie Dupard (3,772) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Xavier Jones (2015–2019), No. 5 on the list.
SMU MustangsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Dickerson | 1979–1982 | 4,450 |
| 2 | Zach Line | 2009–2012 | 4,185 |
| 3 | Reggie Dupard | 1982–1985 | 3,772 |
| 4 | Craig James | 1979–1982 | 3,743 |
| 5 | Xavier Jones | 2015–2019 | 3,436 |
| 6 | Jeff Atkins | 1983–1986 | 3,260 |
| 7 | Wayne Morris | 1972–1975 | 3,044 |
| 8 | Keylon Kincade | 2000–2003 | 3,038 |
| 9 | Donte Womack | 1994–1997 | 2,790 |
| 10 | Alvin Maxson | 1971–1973 | 2,734 |
| 11 | Braeden West | 2015–2018 | 2,519 |
| 12 | Arthur Whittington | 1974–1977 | 2,213 |
| 13 | Kris Briggs | 1999–2002 | 2,106 |
| 14 | Ke'Mon Freeman | 2016–2019 | 2,050 |
| 15 | Kyle Rote | 1948–1950 | 2,049 |
| 16 | Rodnick Phillips | 1996–1999 | 1,857 |
| 17 | David Bostick | 1973–1975 | 1,855 |
| 18 | DeMyron Martin | 2005–2008 | 1,846 |
| 19 | Ramon Flanigan | 1992–1997 | 1,797 |
| 20 | Ricky Wesson | 1973–1975 | 1,609 |
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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.