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Clemson Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Sammy Watkins holds Clemson's career receiving yards record with 3,391 yards (2011–2013). DeAndre Hopkins (3,020) and Aaron Kelly (2,733) round out the top three. 11 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Justyn Ross (2018–2021), No. 10 on the list.
Clemson TigersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammy Watkins | 2011–2013 | 3,391 |
| 2 | DeAndre Hopkins | 2010–2012 | 3,020 |
| 3 | Aaron Kelly | 2005–2008 | 2,733 |
| 4 | Mike Williams | 2013–2016 | 2,727 |
| 5 | Terry Smith | 1990–1993 | 2,681 |
| 6 | Perry Tuttle | 1978–1981 | 2,534 |
| 7 | Rod Gardner | 1997–2000 | 2,498 |
| 8 | Artavis Scott | 2014–2016 | 2,480 |
| 9 | Tee Higgins | 2017–2019 | 2,448 |
| 10 | Justyn Ross | 2018–2021 | 2,379 |
| 11 | Derrick Hamilton | 2001–2003 | 2,312 |
| 12 | Jerry Butler | 1975–1978 | 2,223 |
| 13 | Amari Rodgers | 2017–2020 | 2,144 |
| 14 | Hunter Renfrow | 2015–2018 | 2,133 |
| 15 | Deon Cain | 2015–2017 | 2,040 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Clemson only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.