Wake Forest Demon Deacons · All-time career leaders
Wake Forest Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Chris Barclay holds Wake Forest's career rushing yards record with 4,032 yards (2002–2005). James McDougald (3,811) and Michael Ramseur (3,325) round out the top three. 9 of the top 21 played since 2000; the most recent is Demond Claiborne (2022–2024), No. 20 on the list.
Wake Forest Demon DeaconsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Barclay | 2002–2005 | 4,032 |
| 2 | James McDougald | 1976–1979 | 3,811 |
| 3 | Michael Ramseur | 1982–1985 | 3,325 |
| 4 | Tarence Williams | 1999–2002 | 2,581 |
| 5 | Morgan Kane | 1996–1999 | 2,550 |
| 6 | Matt Colburn II | 2015–2018 | 2,528 |
| 7 | Cade Carney | 2016–2019 | 2,446 |
| 8 | Topper Clemons | 1982–1985 | 2,379 |
| 9 | John Leach | 1990–1993 | 2,246 |
| 10 | Josh Harris | 2010–2013 | 2,230 |
| 11 | Josh Adams | 2007–2010 | 2,212 |
| 11 | Larry Hopkins | 1970–1971 | 2,212 |
| 13 | Anthony Williams | 1988–1991 | 2,203 |
| 14 | Larry Russell | 1969–1971 | 1,923 |
| 15 | Justice Ellison | 2020–2023 | 1,901 |
| 16 | Christian Beal-Smith | 2017–2021 | 1,871 |
| 17 | Brandon Pendergrass | 2008–2011 | 1,865 |
| 18 | Mark Young | 1986–1988 | 1,811 |
| 19 | Brian Piccolo | 1962–1964 | 1,735 |
| 20 | Demond Claiborne | 2022–2024 | 1,692 |
| 21 | Ken Garrett | 1970–1972 | 1,673 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Wake Forest only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.