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Tennessee Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Peyton Manning holds Tennessee's career passing yards record with 11,201 yards (1994–1997). Casey Clausen (9,707) and Erik Ainge (8,700) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Joe Milton III (2021–2023), No. 12 on the list.
Tennessee VolunteersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peyton Manning | 1994–1997 | 11,201 |
| 2 | Casey Clausen | 2000–2003 | 9,707 |
| 3 | Erik Ainge | 2004–2007 | 8,700 |
| 4 | Tyler Bray | 2010–2012 | 7,444 |
| 5 | Joshua Dobbs | 2013–2016 | 7,138 |
| 6 | Andy Kelly | 1988–1991 | 6,397 |
| 7 | Jarrett Guarantano | 2017–2020 | 6,174 |
| 8 | Hendon Hooker | 2021–2022 | 6,080 |
| 9 | Jeff Francis | 1985–1988 | 5,867 |
| 10 | Tee Martin | 1996–1999 | 4,592 |
| 11 | Jonathan Crompton | 2006–2009 | 4,187 |
| 12 | Joe Milton III | 2021–2023 | 4,159 |
| 13 | Heath Shuler | 1991–1993 | 4,088 |
| 14 | Alan Cockrell | 1981–1983 | 3,823 |
| 15 | Justin Worley | 2011–2014 | 3,556 |
| 16 | Jimmy Streater | 1976–1979 | 3,433 |
| 17 | Bobby Scott | 1968–1970 | 3,371 |
| 18 | Dewey Warren | 1965–1967 | 3,357 |
| 19 | Tony Robinson | 1982–1985 | 3,332 |
| 20 | Condredge Holloway | 1972–1974 | 3,102 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Tennessee only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.