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Wisconsin Football Career Tackles for Loss Leaders
Tarek Saleh holds Wisconsin's career tackles for loss record with 58 tackles for loss (1993–1996). Mike Thompson (57) and Tom Burke (54) round out the top three. 8 of the top 14 played since 2000; the most recent is Nick Herbig (2020–2022), No. 16 on the list.
Wisconsin BadgersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles for Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tarek Saleh | 1993–1996 | 58 |
| 4 | Mike Thompson | 1991–1994 | 57 |
| 5 | Tom Burke | 1995–1998 | 54 |
| 6 | Chris Borland | 2009–2013 | 50 |
| 7 | Don Davey | 1987–1990 | 49 |
| 8 | Dave Ahrens | 1977–1980 | 43 |
| 9 | Anttaj Hawthorne | 2001–2004 | 42.5 |
| 10 | Matt Shaughnessy | 2005–2008 | 41.5 |
| 11 | Vince Biegel | 2012–2016 | 39.5 |
| 12 | Darryl Sims | 1980–1984 | 39 |
| 13 | Mike Taylor | 2009–2012 | 38.5 |
| 14 | T.J. Edwards | 2015–2018 | 37.5 |
| 15 | J.J. Watt | 2009–2010 | 36.5 |
| 16 | Nick Herbig | 2020–2022 | 36 |
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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.