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Vanderbilt Football Career Tackles Leaders
Andrew Coleman holds Vanderbilt's career tackles record with 458 tackles (1978–1981). Joe Staley (457) and Chris Gaines (440) round out the top three. 2 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Chris Marve (2008–2011), No. 8 on the list.
Vanderbilt CommodoresUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Coleman | 1978–1981 | 458 |
| 2 | Joe Staley | 1979–1982 | 457 |
| 3 | Chris Gaines | 1984–1987 | 440 |
| 4 | DeMond Winston | 1986–1989 | 429 |
| 5 | Jamie Duncan | 1994–1997 | 425 |
| 6 | Manuel Young | 1980–1984 | 421 |
| 7 | Tom Galbierz | 1972–1975 | 413 |
| 8 | Chris Marve | 2008–2011 | 397 |
| 9 | Moses Osemwegie | 2002–2005 | 391 |
| 10 | Shelton Quarles | 1990–1993 | 388 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Vanderbilt only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.