The Mountain West’s best running backs since 2004
Donnel Pumphrey has the most rushing yards of the 578 running backs who played in the Mountain West since 2004, 6,405 in 54 games. Ashton Jeanty is 2nd with 4,769.
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| Place | Player | rushing yards | rushing touchdowns | yards from scrimmage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Donnel Pumphrey2013 – 2016 · 54 games | 6,405 | 62 | 7,446 |
| 2 |  Ashton Jeanty2022 – 2024 · 40 games | 4,769 | 50 | 5,631 |
| 3 |  Brian Hill2014 – 2016 · 37 games | 4,287 | 35 | 4,690 |
| 4 |  Charles Williams2016 – 2021 · 51 games | 4,201 | 34 | 4,511 |
| 5 |  Toa Taua2018 – 2022 · 59 games | 3,997 | 33 | 5,189 |
| 6 | Jay Ajayi2012 – 2014 · 38 games | 3,796 | 50 | 4,567 |
| 7 | Tim Cornett2010 – 2013 · 50 games | 3,733 | 35 | 4,157 |
| 8 | Rashaad Penny2014 – 2017 · 51 games | 3,656 | 38 | 4,135 |
| 9 | George Holani2019 – 2023 · 47 games | 3,596 | 26 | 4,373 |
| 10 |  Asher Clark2008 – 2011 · 49 games | 3,594 | 24 | 3,675 |
| 11 |  Rodney Ferguson2004 – 2008 · 39 games | 3,564 | 34 | 4,231 |
| 12 | Lexington Thomas2015 – 2018 · 46 games | 3,551 | 40 | 4,042 |
| 13 |  Harvey Unga2006 – 2009 · 39 games | 3,455 | 36 | 4,540 |
| 14 | Brad Roberts2020 – 2022 · 29 games | 3,432 | 35 | 3,441 |
| 15 |  Ronnie Rivers2017 – 2021 · 52 games | 3,417 | 40 | 4,834 |
| 16 | James Butler2014 – 2016 · 38 games | 3,316 | 27 | 3,754 |
| 17 | Jordan Mims2017 – 2022 · 59 games | 3,290 | 37 | 4,261 |
| 18 | Xazavian Valladay2018 – 2021 · 39 games | 3,281 | 19 | 3,865 |
| 19 | Ronnie Hillman2010 – 2011 · 26 games | 3,243 | 36 | 3,581 |
| 20 | Kasey Carrier2009 – 2013 · 39 games | 3,233 | 26 | 3,564 |
| 21 | Jeremy McNichols2014 – 2016 · 34 games | 3,205 | 44 | 4,294 |
| 22 |  Dalyn Dawkins2015 – 2017 · 37 games | 3,185 | 14 | 3,835 |
| 23 | Teriyon Gipson2013 – 2016 · 42 games | 3,148 | 32 | 3,535 |
| 24 | Jai'Den Thomas2023 – 2026 · still playing | 3,114 | 35 | 3,678 |
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| 25 | Marteze Waller2012 – 2015 · 44 games | 3,108 | 24 | 3,563 |
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Method
- Every running back who played in the Mountain West 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 Mountain West before then isn't here.