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Texas Tech Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Tahj Brooks holds Texas Tech's career rushing yards record with 4,557 yards (2020–2024). Byron Hanspard (4,219) and James Gray (4,066) round out the top three. 6 of the top 16 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 Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tahj Brooks | 2020–2024 | 4,557 |
| 2 | Byron Hanspard | 1994–1996 | 4,219 |
| 3 | James Gray | 1986–1989 | 4,066 |
| 4 | Ricky Williams | 1997–2001 | 3,661 |
| 5 | Byron Morris | 1991–1993 | 3,545 |
| 6 | DeAndre Washington | 2011–2015 | 3,411 |
| 7 | Taurean Henderson | 2002–2005 | 3,241 |
| 8 | James Hadnot | 1976–1979 | 2,794 |
| 9 | SaRodorick Thompson Jr. | 2018–2022 | 2,664 |
| 10 | Larry Isaac | 1973–1976 | 2,633 |
| 11 | Baron Batch | 2006–2010 | 2,390 |
| 12 | Donny Anderson | 1963–1965 | 2,280 |
| 13 | Doug McCutchen | 1970–1972 | 2,222 |
| 14 | Shannon Woods | 2005–2008 | 2,140 |
| 15 | Bobby Cavazos | 1951–1953 | 2,137 |
| 16 | Billy Taylor | 1974–1977 | 2,135 |
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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.