Washington State Cougars · All-time career leaders
Washington St Football Career Tackles Leaders
Lee Blakeney holds Washington St's career tackles record with 524 tackles (1980–1984). Anthony McClanahan (440) and Brian Forde (436) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jahad Woods (2017–2021), No. 4 on the list.
Washington State CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Blakeney | 1980–1984 | 524 |
| 2 | Anthony McClanahan | 1990–1993 | 440 |
| 3 | Brian Forde | 1984–1987 | 436 |
| 4 | Jahad Woods | 2017–2021 | 428 |
| 5 | Deone Bucannon | 2010–2013 | 384 |
| 6 | Peyton Pelluer | 2014–2018 | 352 |
| 7 | John Rushing | 1991–1994 | 343 |
| 8 | Tom Poe | 1970–1973 | 334 |
| 9 | Billy Newman | 1998–2001 | 325 |
| 10 | Greg Trent | 2005–2008 | 323 |
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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.