UAB Blazers · All-time career leaders
UAB Football Career Sacks Leaders
Bryan Thomas holds UAB's career sacks record with 36 sacks (1998–2001). Rodney Foster (29) and Larry McSwain (23) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jordan Smith (2019–2020), No. 9 on the list.
UAB BlazersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Thomas | 1998–2001 | 36 |
| 2 | Rodney Foster | 1991–1994 | 29 |
| 3 | Larry McSwain | 2004–2006 | 23 |
| 4 | Robert Leslie | 1993–1995 | 20 |
| 4 | Josh Evans | 1991–1994 | 20 |
| 6 | Diaheem Watkins | 2011–2014 | 18.5 |
| 7 | Bryant Turner | 2007–2010 | 18 |
| 8 | Eddie Freeman | 1998–2001 | 16 |
| 9 | Jordan Smith | 2019–2020 | 14.5 |
| 10 | Jermaine McElveen | 2003–2005 | 14 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at UAB only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.