Washington State Cougars · All-time career leaders
Washington St Football Career Tackles for Loss Leaders
DeWayne Patterson holds Washington St's career tackles for loss record with 52.5 tackles for loss (1991–1994). Hercules Mata'afa (47) and Mkristo Bruce (45.5) round out the top three. 8 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Brennan Jackson (2019–2023), No. 10 on the list.
Washington State CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles for Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeWayne Patterson | 1991–1994 | 52.5 |
| 2 | Hercules Mata'afa | 2015–2017 | 47 |
| 3 | Mkristo Bruce | 2003–2006 | 45.5 |
| 4 | D.D. Acholonu | 2000–2003 | 44.5 |
| 5 | Travis Long | 2009–2012 | 42 |
| 6 | Keith Millard | 1980–1983 | 39.5 |
| 7 | Jahad Woods | 2017–2021 | 36.5 |
| 8 | Rien Long | 2000–2002 | 35.5 |
| 9 | Peyton Pelluer | 2014–2018 | 35 |
| 10 | Brennan Jackson | 2019–2023 | 34.5 |
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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.