List of CFBHC tackles leaders
This is a list of CFBHC players by most tackles in a career. Active players are bolded. Updated through the end of the 2023 season. INCLUDES REGULAR SEASON GAMES ONLY.
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Most Tackles in a Career
| Rank | Player | Team | Tackles | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hernandez | Maryland Terrapins | 333 | 2014-2017 |
| 2 | Phillip Moore | Houston Cougars | 302 | 2014-2016 |
| 3 | Tunch Richardson | Alabama Crimson Tide | 293 | 2013-2016 |
| 4 | Louis Peterson | Oklahoma State Cowboys | 277 | 2014-2017 |
| 5 | C.J. Thomas | Georgia Bulldogs | 264 | 2016-2019 |
| 6 | Patrick Murphy | Minnesota Golden Gophers | 252 | 2014-2017 |
| 7 | Jeff Cox | California Golden Bears | 244 | 2014-2017 |
| 8 | Ray Taylor | Syracuse Orange | 233 | 2015-2018 |
| 9 | Akeel Morris | Nevada Wolf Pack | 231 | 2017-2019 |
| 10 | Ahmed Mark | Duke Blue Devils | 230 | 2017-2020 |
Positional
Defensive End
| Rank | Player | Team | Tackles | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CeCe Condon | Ohio State Buckeyes | 138 | 2020-2023 |
| 2 | Sebastian Smallwood | Alabama Crimson Tide | 129 | 2018-2021 |
| 3 | Khairi Bryant | Ohio State Buckeyes | 117 | 2019-2021 |
| 4 | Vince Walls | Fresno State Bulldogs | 113 | 2020-2023 |
| 5 | Oghale Adelangwe | Penn State Nittany Lions | 111 | 2020-2023 |
Defensive Tackle
| Rank | Player | Team | Tackles | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Medley | Colorado Buffaloes | 116 | 2015-2018 |
| 2 | Kahau Posala | New Mexico Lobos | 108 | 2018-2020 |
| 3 | Marlon Bailey | Akron Zips | 103 | 2018-2021 |
| 4 | Nikolas Gleason | Army Black Knights | 102 | 2018-2020 |
| 5 | Kai Betts | Duke Blue Devils | 101 | 2017-2020 |
Inside Linebacker
| Rank | Player | Team | Tackles | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Moore | Houston Cougars | 302 | 2014-2016 |
| 2 | Tunch Richardson | Alabama Crimson Tide | 293 | 2013-2016 |
| 3 | C.J. Thomas | Georgia Bulldogs | 264 | 2016-2019 |
| 4 | Ray Taylor | Syracuse Orange | 233 | 2015-2018 |
| 5 | Akeel Morris | Nevada Wolf Pack | 231 | 2017-2019 |
Outside Linebacker
| Rank | Player | Team | Tackles | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hernandez | Maryland Terrapins | 333 | 2014-2017 |
| 2 | Louis Peterson | Oklahoma State Cowboys | 277 | 2014-2017 |
| 3 | Patrick Murphy | Minnesota Golden Gophers | 252 | 2014-2017 |
| 4 | Jeff Cox | California Golden Bears | 244 | 2014-2017 |
| 5 | Trevor Reed | Alabama Crimson Tide | 225 | 2013-2016 |
Cornerback
| Rank | Player | Team | Tackles | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kemp Jasper | Arizona State Sun Devils | 139 | 2014-2017 |
| 2 | Eric Houser | San Jose State Spartans | 135 | 2016-2018 |
| 3 | Curtis Ninowski | West Virginia Mountaineers | 130 | 2013-2015 |
| 4 | Tyrone Robb | Duke Blue Devils | 127 | 2015-2018 |
| 5 | B.J. Dawkins | Washington State Cougars | 121 | 2013-2014 |
Free Safety
| Rank | Player | Team | Tackles | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Blakely | Wisconsin Badgers | 130 | 2016-2019 |
| 2 | Devin Lloyd | East Carolina Pirates | 101 | 2017-2020 |
| 3 | Janoris Callahan | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 98 | 2020-2023 |
| 4 | Damani Crump-Jackson | Colorado State Rams | 95 | 2017-2020 |
| 5 | Micah Foy | Arkansas Razorbacks | 91 | 2017-2019 |
Strong Safety
| Rank | Player | Team | Tackles | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De'Marius Mims | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 147 | 2020-2023 |
| 2 | Stephen Daniel | Temple Owls | 113 | 2020-2023 |
| 3 | Kevin Faulkner | Marshall Thundering Herd | 109 | 2018-2020 |
| 4 | Kaden Jennings | Charlotte 49ers | 106 | 2021-2023 |
| 5 | Brody Gibbons | Utah Utes | 104 | 2020-2022 |
