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Stanford Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Stepfan Taylor holds Stanford's career rushing yards record with 4,300 yards (2009–2012). Darrin Nelson (4,169) and Christian McCaffrey (3,922) round out the top three. 8 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Cameron Scarlett (2016–2019), No. 18 on the list.
Stanford CardinalUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stepfan Taylor | 2009–2012 | 4,300 |
| 2 | Darrin Nelson | 1977–1981 | 4,169 |
| 3 | Christian McCaffrey | 2014–2016 | 3,922 |
| 4 | Bryce Love | 2015–2018 | 3,866 |
| 5 | Toby Gerhart | 2006–2009 | 3,522 |
| 6 | Brad Muster | 1984–1987 | 3,010 |
| 7 | Anthony Bookman | 1994–1997 | 2,672 |
| 8 | Mike Mitchell | 1993–1997 | 2,550 |
| 9 | Tyler Gaffney | 2009–2013 | 2,500 |
| 10 | Glyn Milburn | 1990–1992 | 2,253 |
| 11 | Brian Allen | 1998–2001 | 2,162 |
| 12 | Kerry Carter | 1999–2002 | 2,079 |
| 13 | Anthony Kimble | 2005–2008 | 1,940 |
| 14 | Tommy Vardell | 1988–1991 | 1,893 |
| 15 | Bobby Grayson | 1933–1935 | 1,786 |
| 16 | Ray Handley | 1963–1965 | 1,768 |
| 17 | Vincent White | 1979–1982 | 1,689 |
| 18 | Cameron Scarlett | 2016–2019 | 1,676 |
| 19 | Jon Volpe | 1987–1990 | 1,674 |
| 20 | Kenneth Tolon | 2001–2004 | 1,636 |
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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.