Kansas State Wildcats football statistical leaders
The Kansas State Wildcats football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Kansas State Wildcats football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Wildcats represent Kansas State University in the NCAA's Big 12 Conference.
Although Kansas State began competing in intercollegiate football in 1896,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1949. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.
These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:
- Since 1949, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
- The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
- Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Wildcats have played in nine bowl games since then, allowing players in those seasons to accumulate additional statistics.
- All of the Wildcats' ten highest seasons in total offensive yards have come since the year 1998.
These lists are updated through the end of the 2015 season.
Passing
Passing yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Josh Freeman | 8,078 | 2006 2007 2008 |
2 | Lynn Dickey | 6,208 | 1968 1979 1970 |
3 | Jake Waters | 5,970[3] | 2013 2014 |
3 | Chad May | 5,253 | 1993 1994 |
4 | Carl Straw | 5,223 | 1987 1988 1989 1990 |
5 | Ell Roberson | 5,099 | 2000 2001 2002 2003 |
6 | Collin Klein | 4,724 | 2009 2010 2011 2012 |
7 | Jonathan Beasley | 4,642 | 1996 1997 1999 2000 |
8 | Michael Bishop | 4,401 | 1997 1998 |
9 | Darrell Dickey | 4,098 | 1979 1980 1981 1982 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Jake Waters | 3,501[3] | 2014 |
2 | Josh Freeman | 3,353 | 2007 |
3 | Josh Freeman | 2,945 | 2008 |
4 | Michael Bishop | 2,844 | 1998 |
5 | Chad May | 2,682 | 1993 |
6 | Collin Klein | 2,641 | 2012 |
7 | Jonathan Beasley | 2,636 | 2000 |
8 | Chad May | 2,571 | 1994 |
9 | Ell Roberson | 2,545 | 2003 |
10 | Lynn Dickey | 2,476 | 1969 |
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Passing touchdowns
Rushing
Rushing yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Darren Sproles | 4,979 | 2001 2002 2003 2004 |
2 | John Hubert | 2,993 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
3 | Daniel Thomas | 2,850 | 2009 2010 |
4 | Ell Roberson | 2,818 | 2000 2001 2002 2003 |
5 | Eric Hickson | 2,537 | 1994 1995 1997 1998 |
6 | Collin Klein | 2,485 | 2009 2010 2011 2012 |
7 | Mike Lawrence | 2,265 | 1994 1995 1996 1997 |
8 | J.J. Smith | 2,210 | 1991 1992 1993 1994 |
9 | Isaac Jackson | 2,182 | 1971 1972 1973 |
10 | Josh Scobey | 1,981 | 2000 2001 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Darren Sproles | 1,986 | 2003 |
2 | Daniel Thomas | 1,585 | 2010 |
3 | Darren Sproles | 1,465 | 2002 |
4 | Darren Sproles | 1,318 | 2004 |
5 | Daniel Thomas | 1,265 | 2009 |
6 | Josh Scobey | 1,263 | 2001 |
7 | Collin Klein | 1,141 | 2011 |
8 | Isaac Jackson | 1,137 | 1973 |
9 | James Johnson | 1,106 | 2007 |
10 | Eric Gallon | 1,102 | 1991 |
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Rushing touchdowns
Receiving
Receptions
Receiving yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Tyler Lockett | 3,710[8] | 2011 2012 2013 2014 |
1 | Kevin Lockett | 3,032 | 1993 1994 1995 1996 |
2 | Jordy Nelson | 2,822 | 2005 2006 2007 |
3 | Michael Smith | 2,457 | 1988 1989 1990 1991 |
4 | Aaron Lockett | 2,400 | 1998 1999 2000 2001 |
6 | Quincy Morgan | 2,173 | 1999 2000 |
7 | Dave Jones | 1,904 | 1966 1967 1968 |
8 | Mitch Running | 1,821 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
9 | James Terry | 1,793 | 2002 2003 |
10 | Brandon Banks | 1,754 | 2008 2009 |
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Receiving touchdowns
Total offense
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[12]
Total offense yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Josh Freeman | 8,421 | 2006 2007 2008 |
2 | Ell Roberson | 7,917 | 2000 2001 2002 2003 |
3 | Collin Klein | 7,209 | 2009 2010 2011 2012 |
4 | Jake Waters | 6,766[3] | 2013 2014 |
5 | Lynn Dickey | 5,779 | 1968 1969 1970 |
6 | Michael Bishop | 5,715 | 1997 1998 |
7 | Jonathan Beasley | 5,607 | 1996 1997 1999 2000 |
8 | Carl Straw | 5,119 | 1987 1988 1989 1990 |
9 | Darren Sproles | 4,979 | 2001 2002 2003 2004 |
10 | Chad May | 4,891 | 1993 1994 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Jake Waters | 3,985[3] | 2014 |
2 | Michael Bishop | 3,592 | 1998 |
3 | Collin Klein | 3,561 | 2012 |
4 | Ell Roberson | 3,520 | 2003 |
5 | Josh Freeman | 3,349 | 2008 |
6 | Josh Freeman | 3,313 | 2007 |
7 | Jonathan Beasley | 3,135 | 2000 |
8 | Collin Klein | 3,059 | 2011 |
9 | Jake Waters | 2,781 | 2013 |
10 | Ell Roberson | 2,612 | 2002 |
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Total touchdowns
Defense
Interceptions
Tackles
Sacks
Kicking
Field goals made
Field goal percentage
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