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W Michigan Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Jarvion Franklin holds W Michigan's career rushing yards record with 4,826 yards (2014–2017). Robert Sanford (4,219) and Jerome Persell (4,190) round out the top three. 6 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is LeVante Bellamy (2015–2019), No. 4 on the list.
Western Michigan BroncosUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarvion Franklin | 2014–2017 | 4,826 |
| 2 | Robert Sanford | 1997–2000 | 4,219 |
| 3 | Jerome Persell | 1976–1978 | 4,190 |
| 4 | LeVante Bellamy | 2015–2019 | 3,720 |
| 5 | Brandon West | 2006–2009 | 3,671 |
| 6 | Shawn Faulkner | 1980–1983 | 3,341 |
| 7 | Jamauri Bogan | 2015–2018 | 3,327 |
| 8 | Jim Vackaro | 1992–1995 | 3,045 |
| 9 | Bobby Howard | 1977–1980 | 2,608 |
| 10 | Mark Bonds | 2004–2007 | 2,453 |
| 11 | Larry Caper | 1979–1982 | 2,449 |
| 12 | Phil Reed | 2000–2003 | 2,384 |
| 13 | Roger Lawson | 1969–1971 | 2,018 |
| 14 | Lewis Howard | 1984–1987 | 2,010 |
| 15 | Dan Matthews | 1973–1975 | 2,000 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at W Michigan only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.