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Temple Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Paul Palmer holds Temple's career rushing yards record with 4,895 yards (1983–1986). Bernard Pierce (3,570) and Tanardo Sharps (3,269) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Edward Saydee (2019–2023), No. 19 on the list.
Temple OwlsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Palmer | 1983–1986 | 4,895 |
| 2 | Bernard Pierce | 2009–2011 | 3,570 |
| 3 | Tanardo Sharps | 1999–2002 | 3,269 |
| 4 | Ryquell Armstead | 2015–2018 | 2,812 |
| 5 | Matt Brown | 2009–2012 | 2,647 |
| 6 | Anthony Anderson | 1975–1978 | 2,610 |
| 7 | Jahad Thomas | 2013–2016 | 2,599 |
| 8 | Todd McNair | 1985–1988 | 2,383 |
| 9 | Henry Hynoski | 1972–1974 | 2,218 |
| 10 | Mark Bright | 1976–1979 | 1,943 |
| 11 | Harold Harmon | 1980–1983 | 1,730 |
| 12 | Stacey Mack | 1997–1998 | 1,591 |
| 13 | Zachary Dixon | 1977–1978 | 1,522 |
| 14 | Umar Ferguson | 2003–2005 | 1,519 |
| 15 | Bob Harris | 1974–1976 | 1,487 |
| 16 | Tom Sloan | 1971–1973 | 1,485 |
| 17 | Walter Washington | 2003–2004 | 1,468 |
| 18 | Scott McNair | 1989–1991 | 1,458 |
| 19 | Edward Saydee | 2019–2023 | 1,303 |
| 20 | Kevin Duckett | 1979–1980 | 1,259 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Temple only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.