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UTEP Football Career Sacks Leaders
Praise Amaewhule holds UTEP's career sacks record with 22.5 sacks (2019–2023). Gonzalo Floyd (20) and Chris Mineo (16.5) round out the top three. 7 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Praise Amaewhule (2019–2023), No. 1 on the list.
UTEP MinersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praise Amaewhule | 2019–2023 | 22.5 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Floyd | 1990–1993 | 20 |
| 3 | Chris Mineo | 2002–2005 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Herman Whiting | 1979–1982 | 16 |
| 4 | Jadrian Taylor | 2020–2022 | 16 |
| 6 | Melvin Besses | 1979–1981 | 15 |
| 6 | Alvin Jones | 2014–2017 | 15 |
| 8 | Brian Young | 1995–1999 | 14.5 |
| 9 | Alex Obomese | 2003–2006 | 14 |
| 10 | Thomas Howard | 2002–2005 | 13 |
| 10 | Justin Hanel | 2003–2006 | 13 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at UTEP only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.