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Georgia Tech Football Career Receptions Leaders
Kelly Campbell holds Georgia Tech's career receptions record with 195 receptions (1998–2001). Calvin Johnson (178) and Jonathan Smith (174) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Malik Rutherford (2021–2025), No. 6 on the list.
Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly Campbell | 1998–2001 | 195 |
| 2 | Calvin Johnson | 2004–2006 | 178 |
| 3 | Jonathan Smith | 2000–2003 | 174 |
| 4 | Kerry Watkins | 1999–2002 | 171 |
| 5 | Harvey Middleton | 1994–1997 | 165 |
| 6 | Malik Rutherford | 2021–2025 | 136 |
| 7 | Will Glover | 1999–2002 | 122 |
| 8 | Bobby Rodriguez | 1989–1992 | 115 |
| 8 | Jerry Mays | 1985–1989 | 115 |
| 10 | Robert Lavette | 1981–1984 | 114 |
| 11 | Demaryius Thomas | 2007–2009 | 113 |
| 12 | John Sias | 1966–1968 | 110 |
| 13 | Eric Singleton, Jr. | 2023–2024 | 104 |
| 14 | Jimmy Robinson | 1972–1974 | 101 |
| 15 | Derrick Steagall | 1993–1997 | 99 |
| 15 | Malachi Carter | 2018–2022 | 99 |
| 17 | Greg Lester | 1987–1991 | 93 |
| 18 | Nate Curry | 2000–2004 | 92 |
| 19 | Dez White | 1997–1999 | 90 |
| 20 | Ken Whisenhunt | 1980–1984 | 82 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Georgia Tech only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.