Colorado Buffaloes · All-time career leaders
Colorado Football Career Receiving Touchdowns Leaders
Nelson Spruce holds Colorado's career receiving touchdowns record with 23 touchdowns (2012–2015). Rae Carruth (22) and Scotty McKnight (22) round out the top three. 14 of the top 25 played since 2000; the most recent is Omarion Miller (2023–2025), No. 20 on the list.
Colorado BuffaloesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Spruce | 2012–2015 | 23 |
| 2 | Rae Carruth | 1992–1996 | 22 |
| 2 | Scotty McKnight | 2007–2010 | 22 |
| 4 | Paul Richardson | 2010–2013 | 21 |
| 4 | Shay Fields | 2014–2017 | 21 |
| 6 | Derek McCoy | 2001–2003 | 20 |
| 6 | Michael Westbrook | 1991–1994 | 20 |
| 6 | Travis Hunter | 2023–2024 | 20 |
| 9 | Javon Green | 1997–2000 | 18 |
| 10 | Charles E. Johnson | 1990–1993 | 17 |
| 11 | Phil Savoy | 1994–1997 | 15 |
| 12 | Daniel Graham | 1998–2001 | 13 |
| 12 | Joe Klopfenstein | 2003–2005 | 13 |
| 14 | Christian Fauria | 1991–1994 | 12 |
| 15 | D.J. Hackett | 2002–2003 | 11 |
| 15 | Gary Knafelc | 1951–1953 | 11 |
| 15 | Marcus Stiggers | 1996–1999 | 11 |
| 15 | Riar Geer | 2006–2009 | 11 |
| 15 | Toney Clemons | 2010–2011 | 11 |
| 20 | Bryce Bobo | 2014–2017 | 10 |
| 20 | Ed Pudlick | 1946–1949 | 10 |
| 20 | LaJohntay Wester | 2024 | 10 |
| 20 | Laviska Shenault | 2017–2019 | 10 |
| 20 | Mike Pritchard | 1987–1990 | 10 |
| 20 | Omarion MillerIn CFB 27 | 2023–2025 | 10 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Colorado only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.