The Big 12’s best running backs since 2004
Tahj Brooks has the most rushing yards of the 605 running backs who played in the Big 12 since 2004, 4,557 in 53 games. Devin Neal is 2nd with 4,343.
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| Place | Player | rushing yards | rushing touchdowns | yards from scrimmage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tahj Brooks2020 – 2024 · 53 games | 4,557 | 45 | 5,105 |
| 2 |  Devin Neal2021 – 2024 · 49 games | 4,343 | 49 | 5,054 |
| 3 |  Shock Linwood2013 – 2016 · 48 games | 4,213 | 36 | 4,399 |
| 4 |  Kendall Hunter2007 – 2010 · 46 games | 4,181 | 37 | 4,700 |
| 5 |  Samaje Perine2014 – 2016 · 36 games | 4,122 | 49 | 4,443 |
| 6 | Adrian Peterson2004 – 2006 · 31 games | 4,045 | 41 | 4,243 |
| 7 |  Breece Hall2019 – 2021 · 36 games | 3,941 | 50 | 4,675 |
| 8 | DeMarco Murray2007 – 2010 · 49 games | 3,685 | 50 | 5,256 |
| 9 |  Deuce Vaughn2020 – 2022 · 37 games | 3,604 | 34 | 4,884 |
| 10 | James Sims2010 – 2013 · 44 games | 3,592 | 34 | 4,179 |
| 11 | Justice Hill2016 – 2018 · 36 games | 3,539 | 30 | 3,843 |
| 12 | Chuba Hubbard2018 – 2020 · 33 games | 3,459 | 33 | 3,938 |
| 13 | DeAndre Washington2011 – 2015 · 47 games | 3,411 | 23 | 4,502 |
| 14 |  Bijan Robinson2020 – 2022 · 31 games | 3,410 | 33 | 4,215 |
| 15 |  Roy Helu Jr.2007 – 2010 · 48 games | 3,404 | 28 | 3,905 |
| 16 | Jamaal Charles2005 – 2007 · 38 games | 3,328 | 36 | 3,867 |
| 17 | Kennedy Brooks2018 – 2021 · 37 games | 3,320 | 31 | 3,529 |
| 18 | Alexander Robinson2007 – 2010 · 44 games | 3,309 | 27 | 4,098 |
| 19 |  Cyrus Gray2008 – 2011 · 49 games | 3,298 | 30 | 4,074 |
| 20 | DJ Giddens2022 – 2024 · 38 games | 3,087 | 23 | 3,766 |
| 21 | Joseph Randle2010 – 2012 · 39 games | 3,085 | 40 | 4,002 |
| T22 | John Hubert2010 – 2013 · 46 games | 2,993 | 28 | 3,408 |
| T22 |  RJ Harvey2023 – 2024 · 25 games | 2,993 | 38 | 3,498 |
| 24 | Chris Brown2006 – 2009 · 45 games | 2,933 | 42 | 3,256 |
| 25 | David Montgomery2016 – 2018 · 37 games | 2,925 | 26 | 3,507 |
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Method
- Every running back who played in the Big 12 since 2004, ranked by rushing yards over his games there while his school was a member. Bowl and playoff games count.
- The numbers here start in 2004, so a running back who played in the Big 12 before then isn't here.