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UMass Football Career Fumble Recoveries Leaders
John McKeown holds UMass's career fumble recoveries record with 10 fumble recoveries (1985–1988). Jeremy Robinson (9) and Matt Dawson (7) round out the top three. 4 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Khary Bailey-Smith (2012–2016), No. 9 on the list.
UMass MinutemenUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Fumble Recoveries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John McKeown | 1985–1988 | 10 |
| 2 | Jeremy Robinson | 1997–2001 | 9 |
| 3 | Matt Dawson | 1996–1999 | 7 |
| 3 | Kole Ayi | 1997–2000 | 7 |
| 5 | Jeremy Cain | 1999–2003 | 6 |
| 5 | Brian Corcoran | 1991–1994 | 6 |
| 5 | Shannon James | 2001–2005 | 6 |
| 5 | Paul Platek | 1982–1985 | 6 |
| 9 | Steve Brothers | 1986–1990 | 5 |
| 9 | Tony Williams | 1991–1994 | 5 |
| 9 | Bob Manning | 1978–1980 | 5 |
| 9 | Brandon Collier | 2005–2009 | 5 |
| 9 | James Ihedigbo | 2002–2006 | 5 |
| 9 | John Creamer | 1989–1992 | 5 |
| 9 | Bobby Burke | 1989–1992 | 5 |
| 9 | Vito Perrone | 1984–1987 | 5 |
| 9 | Steve Robar | 1985–1988 | 5 |
| 9 | Jeron Alston | 1994–1997 | 5 |
| 9 | Bob Shelmire | 1983–1986 | 5 |
| 9 | Khary Bailey-Smith | 2012–2016 | 5 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at UMass only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.