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Texas Football Career Sacks Leaders
Kiki DeAyala holds Texas's career sacks record with 40.5 sacks (1980–1982). Tim Campbell (39.5) and Tony Degrate (31) round out the top three. 4 of the top 16 played since 2000; the most recent is Jackson Jeffcoat (2010–2013), No. 7 on the list.
Texas LonghornsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiki DeAyala | 1980–1982 | 40.5 |
| 2 | Tim Campbell | 1975–1979 | 39.5 |
| 3 | Tony Degrate | 1981–1984 | 31 |
| 4 | Kenneth Sims | 1978–1981 | 29 |
| 4 | Bill Acker | 1975–1979 | 29 |
| 6 | Steve McMichael | 1976–1979 | 28.5 |
| 7 | Jackson Jeffcoat | 2010–2013 | 27.5 |
| 8 | Ty Allert | 1982–1985 | 27 |
| 9 | Aaron Humphrey | 1996–1999 | 24.5 |
| 10 | Tony Brackens | 1993–1995 | 24 |
| 11 | Sam Acho | 2007–2010 | 23.5 |
| 12 | Alex Okafor | 2009–2012 | 22 |
| 12 | Brian Orakpo | 2005–2008 | 22 |
| 12 | Cory Redding | 1999–2002 | 22 |
| 12 | Shane Dronett | 1989–1991 | 22 |
| 12 | James Patton | 1988–1991 | 22 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Texas only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.