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Texas Tech Football Career Rushing Attempts Leaders
Tahj Brooks holds Texas Tech's career rushing attempts record with 879 carries (2020–2024). Ricky Williams (789) and Byron Hanspard (760) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Tahj Brooks (2020–2024), No. 1 on the list.
Texas Tech Red RaidersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tahj Brooks | 2020–2024 | 879 |
| 2 | Ricky Williams | 1997–2001 | 789 |
| 3 | Byron Hanspard | 1994–1996 | 760 |
| 4 | James Gray | 1986–1989 | 742 |
| 5 | Byron Morris | 1991–1993 | 638 |
| 6 | DeAndre Washington | 2011–2015 | 605 |
| 7 | Taurean Henderson | 2002–2005 | 577 |
| 8 | SaRodorick Thompson Jr. | 2018–2022 | 540 |
| 9 | Larry Isaac | 1973–1976 | 538 |
| 10 | James Hadnot | 1976–1979 | 532 |
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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 Tech only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.