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Virginia Tech Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Cyrus Lawrence holds Virginia Tech's career rushing yards record with 3,767 yards (1979–1982). Kevin Jones (3,475) and Roscoe Coles (3,459) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Travon McMillian (2015–2017), No. 16 on the list.
Virginia Tech HokiesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyrus Lawrence | 1979–1982 | 3,767 |
| 2 | Kevin Jones | 2001–2003 | 3,475 |
| 3 | Roscoe Coles | 1974–1977 | 3,459 |
| 4 | Maurice Williams | 1983–1986 | 2,981 |
| 5 | Branden Ore | 2005–2007 | 2,776 |
| 6 | Lee Suggs | 1999–2002 | 2,767 |
| 7 | Dwayne Thomas | 1992–1995 | 2,696 |
| 8 | David Wilson | 2009–2011 | 2,662 |
| 9 | Ken Oxendine | 1994–1997 | 2,653 |
| 10 | Eddie Hunter | 1983–1986 | 2,523 |
| 11 | Phil Rogers | 1973–1975 | 2,461 |
| 12 | Vaughn Hebron | 1989–1992 | 2,327 |
| 13 | Shyrone Stith | 1996–1999 | 2,294 |
| 14 | Tony Kennedy | 1989–1992 | 2,259 |
| 15 | Tyrod Taylor | 2007–2010 | 2,196 |
| 16 | Travon McMillian | 2015–2017 | 2,153 |
| 17 | Ryan Williams | 2009–2010 | 2,132 |
| 18 | Darren Evans | 2008–2010 | 2,119 |
| 19 | Terry Smoot | 1967–1969 | 2,116 |
| 20 | James Barber | 1971–1973 | 2,052 |
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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 Tech only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.