Nebraska High School Career Rushing Leaders (5,000 Yards minimum)

Posted Monday, December 3, 2018, at 11:31 PM

Hay Springs Trent Reed became the most prolific 6-Man runner in history with his 6,821 career yards, accumulated in 2015 through 2018. *(photo courtesy of Hay Springs football)

The 2018 Nebraska prep football season proved to be an exciting year for movement on this prestigious list. Four running backs cracked the Top 10, which has never occurred before.

Dylan Kautz of Norfolk Catholic became 11-Man football’s leading career rusher, surpassing Omaha North’s Calvin Strong by 104 yards.

6-Man star Trent Reed of Hay Springs became the most prolific runner in that games history with his 6,821 career yards.

8-Man football sensation Lane Edis of Mullen moved to 5th place all-time and JJ Jenkins, a four time 1000 yard rusher from Wilcox-Hildreth, jumped into 9th place with his 2,752 yards in 2018.

Lane Edis and his Dad, Wade, are the only father/son duo in the history of Nebraska prep football to each rush for over 5,000 yards in a career. Wade crammed all of his 5,169 yards into three seasons at Mullen. He played 11-Man freshman football at North Platte.

Nebraska Prep Football Career Rushing Leaders (Updated 2018 List)

Corey Eikmeier-Dodge 8,330 (1993-1996) (8-Man)

Steven Dent-Mullen 7,903 (2001-2004) (8-Man)

Dylan Kautz-Norfolk Catholic 7,580 (2015-2018) (11-Man)

Calvin Strong-Omaha North 7,476 (2011-2014) (11-Man)

Lane Edis-Mullen 6,969 (2015-2018) (8-Man)

Trent Reed-Hay Springs 6,821 (2016-2018) (6-Man)

Clint Belina-Howells 6,626 (2006-2009) (2-11, 2-8-Man)

Trevor Nicholsen-Ashland-Greenwood 6,480 (2013-2016) (11-Man)

AJ Jenkins-Wilcox-Hildreth 6,408 (2015-2018) (6-Man)

Ethan Skinner-Hemingford 6,139 (2011-2014) (8-Man)

Mike Brower-Fillmore Central 6,099 (2000-2003) (11-Man)

Chad Koch-Hartington CC 6,017 (2006-2009) (11-Man)

Jacob Morrill-Creighton 5,981 (2010-2013) (8-Man)

Todd Uhlir-Battle Creek 5,926 (1989-1991) (11-Man)

Quentin Moles-Bloomfield 5,911 (2014-2017) (8-Man)

Wyatt Simpson-Hyannis 5,869 (2010-2013) (6-Man)

JJ Oltmer-Humphrey St.Francis 5,740 (2011-2014) (8-Man)

Nick Arlt-Oakland-Craig 5,702 (2011-2014) (11-Man)

Garrett Sonderup-Fullerton 5,678 (2011-2014) (8-Man)

Scott Gray-Coleridge 5,632 (1984-1987) (8-Man)

Tyler Paulsen-Dodge 5,617 (1997-1999) (8-Man)

Jake Paulsen-Cozad 5,595 (2010-2013) (11-Man)

Moses Bryant-Elkhorn South 5,454 (2014-2017) (11-Man)

Brent Gatzemeyer-Bancroft-Rosalie 5,348 (1984-1987) (8-Man)

Brandon Holtorf-Prague 5,348 (1998-2001) (2-8, 2-6-Man)

Jaylin Bradley-Bellevue West 5,308 (2013-2016) (11-Man)

Lucas Anderson-Sutherland 5,300 (1997-2000) (11-Man)

Charles Wilson-Madison 5,292 (1992-1995) (11-Man)

Ryan Randall-Blair 5,282 (2007-2010) (11-Man)

Brian Shaw-Sandy Creek 5,260 (1991-1994) (11-Man)

Isaac AAkre-Millard North 5,231 (2010-2012) (11-Man)

Sean Campbell Pleasanton 5,202 (2006-2009) (8-Man)

Jay Theis-Friend 5,185 (1994-1997) (3-8, 1-11-Man)

Jeff Luebbe-Seward 5,178 (1999-2001) (11-Man)

Wade Edis-Mullen 5,169 (1988-1990) (8-Man)

Cory Hall-Elwood 5,151 (1984-1987) (8-Man)

Drew Wagner-Madison 5,141 (2005-2008) (11-Man)

Jordan Slough-Doniphan-Trumbull 5,137 (2010-2013) (11-Man)

Adam Broders-Bloomfield 5,116 (2003-2006) (8-Man)

Dylan Loberg-Randolph 5,115 (2011-2014) (8-Man)

Kevin Bretschneider-Pierce 5,114 (1975-1978) (11-Man)

Milton Sargbah-Omaha North 5,087 (2014-2017) (11-Man)

Alex Horky-Twin Loup 5,073 (2014-2017) (8-Man)

Austin Stuhr-Henderson Heartland 5,063 (2013-2016) (8-Man)

Jim Gilbert-Table Rock 5,046 (1982-1985) (8-Man)

Luke Lundy-Auburn 5,023 (2003-2006) (11-Man)

Alex Dose-Hampton 5,017 (2006-2009) (8-Man)

Darwin Snyder-Winnebago 5,007 (1982-1985) (8-Man)

*There are 6 running backs in history who are 4-Time 1000 Yard Rushers:

Brandon Holtorf - Prague

Mike Brower - Geneva (1 season), Fillmore Central (3 years)

Jacob Morrill - Creighton

Moses Bryant - Elkhorn South

Dylan Kautz - Norfolk Catholic

AJ Jenkins - Wilcox-Hildreth

*There are 7 Freshman in history that have surpassed the 1000 yard rushing plateau. The above 6 plus:

Casey Cozad of Callaway did it in 1995. He also hit the 1000 yard mark in 1997 and 1998, but a 1996 injury prevented him for being a 4-time 1000 yard man.

Quade Myers, a Dundy County/Stratton freshman QB, rushed for 1,428 yards this past season, making him the 8th in history to pull off the feat.