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Colorado Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Nelson Spruce holds Colorado's career receiving yards record with 3,347 yards (2012–2015). Michael Westbrook (2,831) and Rae Carruth (2,733) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Travis Hunter (2023–2024), No. 11 on the list.
Colorado BuffaloesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Spruce | 2012–2015 | 3,347 |
| 2 | Michael Westbrook | 1991–1994 | 2,831 |
| 3 | Rae Carruth | 1992–1996 | 2,733 |
| 4 | Shay Fields | 2014–2017 | 2,590 |
| 5 | Scotty McKnight | 2007–2010 | 2,588 |
| 6 | Charles E. Johnson | 1990–1993 | 2,558 |
| 7 | Paul Richardson | 2010–2013 | 2,412 |
| 8 | Phil Savoy | 1994–1997 | 2,280 |
| 9 | Derek McCoy | 2001–2003 | 2,104 |
| 10 | Javon Green | 1997–2000 | 2,056 |
| 11 | Travis Hunter | 2023–2024 | 1,979 |
| 12 | Laviska Shenault | 2017–2019 | 1,943 |
| 13 | Daniel Graham | 1998–2001 | 1,703 |
| 14 | Bryce Bobo | 2014–2017 | 1,663 |
| 15 | Devin Ross | 2013–2017 | 1,643 |
| 16 | Monte Huber | 1967–1969 | 1,499 |
| 17 | Darrin Chiaverini | 1995–1998 | 1,389 |
| 18 | Marcus Stiggers | 1996–1999 | 1,345 |
| 19 | Dusty Sprague | 2004–2007 | 1,311 |
| 20 | Mike Pritchard | 1987–1990 | 1,302 |
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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.