West Virginia Mountaineers · All-time career leaders
West Virginia Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Avon Cobourne holds West Virginia's career rushing yards record with 5,164 yards (1999–2002). Pat White (4,480) and Noel Devine (4,315) round out the top three. 5 of the top 13 played since 2000; the most recent is Leddie Brown (2018–2021), No. 6 on the list.
West Virginia MountaineersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Cobourne | 1999–2002 | 5,164 |
| 2 | Pat White | 2005–2008 | 4,480 |
| 3 | Noel Devine | 2007–2010 | 4,315 |
| 4 | Amos Zereoue | 1996–1998 | 4,086 |
| 5 | Steve Slaton | 2005–2007 | 3,923 |
| 6 | Leddie Brown | 2018–2021 | 2,888 |
| 7 | Arthur Owens | 1972–1975 | 2,648 |
| 8 | Robert Walker | 1992–1995 | 2,620 |
| 9 | Quincy Wilson | 1999–2003 | 2,608 |
| 10 | Wendell Smallwood | 2013–2015 | 2,462 |
| 11 | Robert Alexander | 1977–1980 | 2,456 |
| 12 | Undra Johnson | 1985–1988 | 2,211 |
| 13 | Robert Gresham | 1968–1970 | 2,181 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at West Virginia only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.