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Wisconsin Football Career Sacks Leaders
Tarek Saleh holds Wisconsin's career sacks record with 33 sacks (1993–1996). Tom Burke (32) and Mike Thompson (28) round out the top three. 8 of the top 16 played since 2000; the most recent is Nick Herbig (2020–2022), No. 8 on the list.
Wisconsin BadgersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarek Saleh | 1993–1996 | 33 |
| 2 | Tom Burke | 1995–1998 | 32 |
| 3 | Mike Thompson | 1991–1994 | 28 |
| 4 | Tim Jordan | 1983–1986 | 27 |
| 5 | Wendell Bryant | 1998–2001 | 24 |
| 6 | John Favret | 1996–2000 | 22 |
| 7 | Vince Biegel | 2012–2016 | 21.5 |
| 8 | Don Davey | 1986–1990 | 21 |
| 8 | Nick Herbig | 2020–2022 | 21 |
| 10 | Erasmus James | 2001–2004 | 18 |
| 11 | O'Brien Schofield | 2006–2009 | 17 |
| 11 | Darryl Sims | 1980–1984 | 17 |
| 11 | Chris Borland | 2009–2013 | 17 |
| 14 | Matt Shaughnessy | 2005–2008 | 15.5 |
| 15 | DeAndre Levy | 2005–2008 | 15 |
| 15 | Zack Baun | 2015–2019 | 15 |
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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.