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Washington Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Myles Gaskin holds Washington's career rushing yards record with 5,323 yards (2015–2018). Napoleon Kaufman (4,106) and Chris Polk (4,049) round out the top three. 6 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Salvon Ahmed (2017–2019), No. 15 on the list.
Washington HuskiesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Gaskin | 2015–2018 | 5,323 |
| 2 | Napoleon Kaufman | 1991–1994 | 4,106 |
| 3 | Chris Polk | 2008–2011 | 4,049 |
| 4 | Bishop Sankey | 2011–2013 | 3,496 |
| 5 | Joe Steele | 1976–1979 | 3,168 |
| 6 | Greg Lewis | 1987–1990 | 2,903 |
| 7 | Vince Weathersby | 1985–1988 | 2,811 |
| 8 | Jacque Robinson | 1981–1984 | 2,636 |
| 9 | Hugh McElhenny | 1949–1951 | 2,499 |
| 10 | Louis Rankin | 2004–2007 | 2,480 |
| 11 | Rich Alexis | 2000–2003 | 2,455 |
| 12 | Rashaan Shehee | 1994–1997 | 2,381 |
| 13 | Robin Earl | 1973–1976 | 2,351 |
| 14 | Willie Hurst | 1998–2001 | 2,334 |
| 15 | Salvon Ahmed | 2017–2019 | 2,016 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Washington only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.