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Virginia Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Thomas Jones holds Virginia's career rushing yards record with 3,998 yards (1996–1999). Tiki Barber (3,389) and Terry Kirby (3,348) round out the top three. 3 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Kevin Parks (2011–2014), No. 5 on the list.
Virginia CavaliersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Jones | 1996–1999 | 3,998 |
| 2 | Tiki Barber | 1993–1996 | 3,389 |
| 3 | Terry Kirby | 1989–1992 | 3,348 |
| 4 | John Papit | 1947–1950 | 3,238 |
| 5 | Kevin Parks | 2011–2014 | 3,219 |
| 6 | Wali Lundy | 2002–2005 | 3,193 |
| 7 | Tommy Vigorito | 1977–1980 | 2,913 |
| 8 | Frank Quayle | 1966–1968 | 2,695 |
| 9 | Jim Bakhtiar | 1955–1957 | 2,434 |
| 10 | Alvin Pearman | 2001–2004 | 2,394 |
| 11 | Barry Word | 1982–1985 | 2,257 |
| 12 | Marcus Wilson | 1987–1989 | 2,219 |
| 13 | Antwoine Womack | 1997–2001 | 2,207 |
| 14 | Howard Petty | 1983–1985 | 2,171 |
| 15 | Kevin Brooks | 1992–1995 | 2,082 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Virginia only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.