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Wisconsin Football Career Passing Yards Leaders
Darrell Bevell holds Wisconsin's career passing yards record with 7,686 yards (1992–1995). Joel Stave (7,635) and John Stocco (7,227) round out the top three. 9 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Graham Mertz (2019–2022), No. 6 on the list.
Wisconsin BadgersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrell Bevell | 1992–1995 | 7,686 |
| 2 | Joel Stave | 2012–2015 | 7,635 |
| 3 | John Stocco | 2003–2006 | 7,227 |
| 4 | Brooks Bollinger | 1999–2002 | 5,627 |
| 5 | Alex Hornibrook | 2016–2018 | 5,438 |
| 6 | Graham Mertz | 2019–2022 | 5,405 |
| 7 | Scott Tolzien | 2008–2010 | 5,271 |
| 8 | Randy Wright | 1981–1983 | 5,003 |
| 9 | Mike Samuel | 1995–1998 | 4,989 |
| 10 | Jim Sorgi | 2000–2003 | 4,498 |
| 11 | Tony Lowery | 1987–1991 | 4,006 |
| 12 | Neil Graff | 1969–1971 | 3,699 |
| 13 | Mike Howard | 1983–1986 | 3,402 |
| 14 | Jack Coan | 2017–2020 | 3,278 |
| 15 | Tyler Donovan | 2004–2007 | 3,227 |
| 16 | Russell Wilson | 2011 | 3,175 |
| 17 | Jim Haluska | 1952–1955 | 3,093 |
| 18 | Ron Miller | 1960–1961 | 2,838 |
| 19 | Mike Kalasmiki | 1977–1979 | 2,626 |
| 20 | Gregg Bohlig | 1972–1974 | 2,579 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Wisconsin only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.