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Virginia Tech Football Career Sacks Leaders
Cornell Brown holds Virginia Tech's career sacks record with 36 sacks (1993–1996). John Engelberger (26.5) and Scott Hill (18) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Alan Tisdale (2019–2023), No. 18 on the list.
Virginia Tech HokiesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell Brown | 1993–1996 | 36 |
| 2 | John Engelberger | 1996–1999 | 26.5 |
| 3 | Scott Hill | 1986–1989 | 18 |
| 4 | J.C. Price | 1992–1995 | 17 |
| 5 | Bruce Taylor | 2009–2012 | 16.5 |
| 6 | Jimmy Whitten | 1987–1990 | 13 |
| 7 | Dax Hollifield | 2018–2022 | 12 |
| 7 | Ken Brown | 1991–1994 | 12 |
| 7 | Brandon Semones | 1993–1996 | 12 |
| 10 | Andrew Motuapuaka | 2014–2017 | 11.5 |
| 11 | Xavier Adibi | 2004–2007 | 11 |
| 12 | Rayshard Ashby | 2018–2020 | 10 |
| 12 | Tremaine Edmunds | 2015–2017 | 10 |
| 14 | Vince Hall | 2004–2007 | 9.5 |
| 15 | George DelRicco | 1992–1995 | 9 |
| 15 | Waverly Jackson | 1993–1996 | 9 |
| 17 | Jack Tyler | 2010–2013 | 8.5 |
| 18 | Alan Tisdale | 2019–2023 | 8 |
| 19 | Chamarri Conner | 2018–2022 | 7.5 |
| 20 | Ben Taylor | 1998–2001 | 7 |
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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.