Nebraska Football: All-Time Leaders in Rushing Yards
![LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 24: Offensive tackle Cole Conrad #62 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and offensive lineman Nick Gates #68 lead the team on the field against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 24: Offensive tackle Cole Conrad #62 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and offensive lineman Nick Gates #68 lead the team on the field against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/39f38b0dbe89f99a7f946dcae155db25dd8870a96278b7e6c4cd447714667be1.jpg)
ALL-TIME LEADERS IN RUSHING YARDS – NUMBER 13: CORY ROSS (2,743)
Nebraska Running Back from 2002-2005
Although Cory Ross played for some of the more disappointing Cornhusker teams, he still had a solid career at Nebraska. He had 597 carries for 2,743 yards and 17 touchdowns during that time.
Ross’ best season came as a junior in 2004, when he had 207 carries for 1,102 yards and six touchdowns. That season saw the Huskers go just 5-6 under first year head coach Bill Callahan in what was definitely one of the more forgettable seasons for the program.
Ross was a Husker highlight though. He went over 1,000 yards rushing and was certainly a bright spot for Nebraska football fans that year.
Ross went undrafted, but he spent two years in the NFL, both with the Ravens. He was a special teams player and spent some time returning kicks and punts. Ross also spent time in the United Football League and is currently a coach of the Quad City Steamrollers of Champions Indoor Football.