Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football statistical list
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 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 Yellow Jackets represent the Georgia Institute of Technology in the NCAA 's Atlantic Coast Conference .
Although Georgia Tech began competing in intercollegiate football in 1892,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1948. 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 1948, 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 Yellow Jackets have played in 15 bowl games since then, allowing recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics. The Yellow Jackets have also played in the ACC Championship Game four times since its establishment in 2005, providing yet another extra game for players in those seasons. All of the Yellow Jackets' eight highest seasons in total offensive yards have come since 1999.[1] Passing totals weren't as high during the tenure of former head coach Paul Johnson (American football coach) from 2008 to 2018, as his offensive scheme was the run-heavy triple option . These lists are updated through the end of the 2020 season . The Georgia Tech Media Guide excludes the final three games of the 2009 season from Demaryius Thomas 's career and season statistics due to NCAA sanctions, but those statistics are included here.
Passing [ edit ] Passing yards [ edit ] Career Rank Player Yards Years 1 Joe Hamilton 8,882 1996 1997 1998 1999 2 Shawn Jones 8,441 1989 1990 1991 1992 3 Reggie Ball 8,128 2003 2004 2005 2006 4 George Godsey 6,137 1998 1999 2000 2001 5 Mike Kelley 5,249 1978 1979 1980 1981 6 Justin Thomas 4,754[3] 2013 2014 2015 2016 7 Jeff Sims 4,464[4] 2020 2021 2022 8 John Dewberry 4,193 1983 1984 1985 9 Eddie McAshan 4,080 1970 1971 1972 10 Tevin Washington 3,312 2009 2010 2011 2012
Single season Rank Player Yards Year 1 George Godsey 3,085 2001 2 Joe Hamilton 3,060 1999 3 George Godsey 2,906 2000 4 Haynes King 2,842[5] 2023 5 Shawn Jones 2,397 1992 6 Joe Hamilton 2,314 1997 7 Shawn Jones 2,288 1991 8 A.J. Suggs 2,242 2002 9 Joe Hamilton 2,166 1998 10 Reggie Ball 2,165 2005
Passing touchdowns [ edit ] Rushing [ edit ] Rushing yards [ edit ] Career Rank Player Yards Years 1 Robert Lavette 4,066 1981 1982 1983 1984 2 Jerry Mays 3,699 1985 1986 1988 1989 3 Eddie Lee Ivery 3,517 1975 1976 1977 1978 4 Tashard Choice 3,365 2005 2006 2007 5 P.J. Daniels 3,346 2002 2003 2004 2005 6 Jonathan Dwyer 3,226 2007 2008 2009 7 Joshua Nesbitt 2,806 2007 2008 2009 2010 8 Joe Burns 2,634 1998 1999 2000 2001 9 Justin Thomas 2,412[3] 2013 2014 2015 2016 10 C.J. Williams 2,365 1994 1995 1996
Single season Rank Player Yards Year 1 Eddie Lee Ivery 1,562 1978 2 Tashard Choice 1,473 2006 3 P.J. Daniels 1,447 2003 4 Jonathan Dwyer 1,395 2008 . Jonathan Dwyer 1,395 2009 6 Tashard Choice 1,379 2007 7 Jerry Mays 1,349 1989 8 Anthony Allen 1,316 2010 9 Robert Lavette 1,208 1982 10 Robert Lavette 1,189 1984
Rushing touchdowns [ edit ] Receiving [ edit ] Receptions [ edit ] Receiving yards [ edit ] Career Rank Player Yards Years 1 Calvin Johnson 2,927 2004 2005 2006 2 Kelly Campbell 2,907 1998 1999 2000 2001 3 Kerry Watkins 2,680 1999 2000 2001 2002 4 Demaryius Thomas 2,342 2007 2008 2009 5 Harvey Middleton 2,291 1994 1995 1996 6 Jonathan Smith 2,238 2000 2001 2002 2003 7 Dez White 1,833 1997 1998 1999 8 John Sias 1,727 1966 1967 1968 9 Bobby Rodriguez 1,681 1989 1990 1991 1992 10 Derrick Steagall 1,639 1993 1994 1995 1997
Receiving touchdowns [ edit ] Total offense [ edit ] Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[22]
Total offense yards [ edit ] Career Rank Player Yards Years 1 Joe Hamilton 10,640 1996 1997 1998 1999 2 Reggie Ball 9,579 2003 2004 2005 2006 3 Shawn Jones 9,296 1989 1990 1991 1992 4 Justin Thomas 7,166 [3] 2013 2014 2015 2016 5 George Godsey 6,125 1998 1999 2000 2001 6 Joshua Nesbitt 6,082 2007 2008 2009 2010 7 Jeff Sims 5,630 [4] 2020 2021 2022 8 Tevin Washington 5,537 2009 2010 2011 2012 9 Mike Kelley 5,198 1978 1979 1980 1981 10 John Dewberry 4,823 1983 1984 1985
Single season Rank Player Yards Year 1 Joe Hamilton 3,794 1999 2 Haynes King 3,579 [5] 2023 3 George Godsey 3,094 2000 4 George Godsey 3,040 2001 5 Justin Thomas 2,805 2014 6 Joe Hamilton 2,792 1997 7 Joshua Nesbitt 2,738 2009 8 Shawn Jones 2,649 1991 9 Tevin Washington 2,638 2011 10 Reggie Ball 2,546 2005
Touchdowns responsible for [ edit ] "Touchdowns responsible for" is the NCAA's official term for combined passing and rushing touchdowns.[24]
Defense [ edit ] Interceptions [ edit ] Tackles [ edit ] Single game Rank Player Tackles Year Opponent 1 Rob Horton 22 1981 Alabama Jamal Cox 22 1994 Arizona 3 Ron Rogers 21 1995 Clemson 4 Rob Horton 20 1981 Navy Keith Brooking 20 1995 Clemson
Kicking [ edit ] Field goals made [ edit ] Field goal percentage [ edit ] References [ edit ] ^ a b c "2020 Georgia Tech Football Information Guide" . Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Retrieved December 19, 2020 . ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats" . ESPN.com . AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ a b c d e f "Justin Thomas" . ESPN.com . Retrieved January 2, 2017 . ^ a b c d "Jeff Sims" . ESPN.com . ^ a b c d e "Haynes King" . ESPN.com . ^ a b "Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech Box Score" . ESPN.com . October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021 . ^ "Bowling Green vs. Georgia Tech Box Score" . ESPN.com . September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023 . ^ a b "Georgia Tech routs Tulsa" . ESPN.com . January 3, 2004. ^ a b Humanitarian Bowl ^ "Georgia Tech 41, North Carolina 42" . sports-reference.com . April 9, 2017. ^ "Box Score: Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech" . ESPN.com . October 25, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018 . ^ "Ga. Tech overcomes 16-point halftime deficit, snaps 7-game skid to Georgia" . ESPN.com . November 29, 2008. ^ a b c "TaQuon Marshall" . ESPN.com . October 27, 2018. ^ "Dedrick Mills" . ESPN.com . Retrieved January 2, 2017 . ^ "Benny Cunningham runs in 5 TDs as M. Tenn. St. downs Ga. Tech" . ESPN.com . September 29, 2012. ^ "Nate McCollum" . ESPN.com . ^ "Shaw makes winning debut as Georgia Tech shuts out Duke" . ESPN.com . October 4, 2008. ^ "Georgia Tech 24, Wake Forest 7" . ESPN.com . October 11, 2003. ^ "Ahmarean Brown" . ESPN.com . ^ "Kyric McGowan" . ESPN.com . ^ "Ball connects with Johnson for winning score" . ESPN.com . September 12, 2004. ^ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF) . National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2008 . ^ "Thomas has 459 yards, 4 TDs as Georgia Tech edges Duke 38-35" . ESPN.com . October 29, 2016. ^ "2021 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF) . NCAA. p. 12. Retrieved December 4, 2021 . ^ "Durham native Lee leads Ga Tech past Duke 38-14" . ESPN.com . September 14, 2013. ^ "Georgia rallies to beat Georgia Tech in double overtime" . ESPN.com . November 30, 2013. ^ "Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest Box Score" . ESPN.com . September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023 . ^ a b c d "Harrison Butker" . ESPN.com . Retrieved January 2, 2017 . ^ a b c "Aidan Birr" . ESPN.com . ^ "Yellow Jackets shut down, nearly shut out Irish" . ESPN.com . September 1, 2007. ^ "Georgia Tech closes out Clemson, claims first BCS berth" . ESPN.com . December 6, 2009. ^ ACC Championship Game ^ "Georgia Tech tops Kentucky 33-18 in TaxSlayer" . ESPN.com . December 31, 2016. ^ "Georgia Tech vs. Pittsburgh Box Score" . ESPN.com . October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 3, 2022 . ^ "Brent Cimaglia" . ESPN.com . ^ a b "Gavin Stewart" . ESPN.com .
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