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Stanford Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Steve Stenstrom holds Stanford's career pass attempts record with 1,380 attempts (1991–1994). John Elway (1,246) and John Paye (1,198) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is K.J. Costello (2017–2019), No. 10 on the list.
Stanford CardinalUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Stenstrom | 1991–1994 | 1,380 |
| 2 | John Elway | 1979–1982 | 1,246 |
| 3 | John Paye | 1983–1986 | 1,198 |
| 4 | Kevin Hogan | 2012–2015 | 1,103 |
| 5 | Andrew Luck | 2009–2011 | 1,064 |
| 6 | Jim Plunkett | 1968–1970 | 992 |
| 7 | Todd Husak | 1996–1999 | 908 |
| 8 | Trent Edwards | 2003–2006 | 867 |
| 9 | Guy Benjamin | 1974–1977 | 844 |
| 10 | K.J. Costello | 2017–2019 | 791 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Stanford only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.