UNLV Rebels · All-time career leaders
UNLV Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Randall Cunningham holds UNLV's career passing yards record with 8,020 yards (1982–1984). Omar Clayton (6,560) and Jon Denton (6,177) round out the top three. 6 of the top 13 played since 2000; the most recent is Jayden Maiava (2023), No. 13 on the list.
UNLV RebelsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randall Cunningham | 1982–1984 | 8,020 |
| 2 | Omar Clayton | 2007–2010 | 6,560 |
| 3 | Jon Denton | 1996–1997 | 6,177 |
| 4 | Sam King | 1979–1981 | 5,393 |
| 5 | Glenn Carano | 1973–1976 | 5,095 |
| 6 | Jason Thomas | 2000–2002 | 4,997 |
| 7 | Derek Stott | 1988–1991 | 4,725 |
| 8 | Blake Decker | 2014–2015 | 4,599 |
| 9 | Caleb Herring | 2010–2013 | 4,388 |
| 10 | Steve Stallworth | 1983–1986 | 3,789 |
| 11 | Bob Stockham | 1992–1993 | 3,455 |
| 12 | Kurt Nantkes | 2001–2004 | 3,317 |
| 13 | Jayden Maiava | 2023 | 3,085 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at UNLV only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.