Washington State Cougars · All-time career leaders
Washington St Football Career Sacks Leaders
DeWayne Patterson holds Washington St's career sacks record with 37.5 sacks (1991–1994). D.D. Acholonu (32.5) and Mkristo Bruce (29.5) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Brennan Jackson (2018–2023), No. 8 on the list.
Washington State CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeWayne Patterson | 1991–1994 | 37.5 |
| 2 | D.D. Acholonu | 2000–2003 | 32.5 |
| 3 | Mkristo Bruce | 2003–2006 | 29.5 |
| 4 | Isaac Brown | 2000–2003 | 22.5 |
| 4 | Hercules Mata'afa | 2015–2017 | 22.5 |
| 6 | Keith Millard | 1981–1983 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Travis Long | 2009–2012 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Brennan Jackson | 2018–2023 | 20 |
| 9 | Scott Pelluer | 1977–1980 | 19 |
| 10 | Ivan Cook | 1985–1988 | 17.5 |
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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 St only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.