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Syracuse Football Career Tackles Leaders
Jim Collins holds Syracuse's career tackles record with 624 tackles (1976–1978). Tony Romano (578) and Rudy Reed (536) round out the top three. 1 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Marlowe Wax (2020–2024), No. 11 on the list.
Syracuse OrangeUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Collins | 1976–1978 | 624 |
| 2 | Tony Romano | 1980–1983 | 578 |
| 3 | Rudy Reed | 1982–1985 | 536 |
| 4 | Antwaune Ponds | 1994–1997 | 442 |
| 5 | Clifton Smith | 1999–2002 | 405 |
| 6 | David Bavaro | 1986–1989 | 402 |
| 7 | Donovin Darius | 1994–1997 | 379 |
| 8 | Keith Bulluck | 1996–1999 | 375 |
| 9 | Glen Young | 1989–1992 | 361 |
| 10 | Mike Zunic | 1978–1981 | 349 |
| 11 | Marlowe Wax | 2020–2024 | 339 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Syracuse only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.