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Houston Football Career Receiving Touchdowns Leaders
Patrick Edwards holds Houston's career receiving touchdowns record with 43 touchdowns (2008–2011). Elmo Wright (34) and Nathaniel Dell (32) round out the top three. 9 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Nathaniel Dell (2020–2023), No. 3 on the list.
Houston CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Edwards | 2008–2011 | 43 |
| 2 | Elmo Wright | 1968–1970 | 34 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Dell | 2020–2023 | 32 |
| 4 | Manny Hazard | 1989–1990 | 31 |
| 5 | Vincent Marshall | 2003–2006 | 26 |
| 6 | Brandon Middleton | 1999–2003 | 24 |
| 7 | Marquez Stevenson | 2016–2020 | 22 |
| 8 | Deontay Greenberry | 2012–2014 | 20 |
| 9 | Donnie Avery | 2004–2007 | 19 |
| 10 | Jason Phillips | 1987–1988 | 18 |
| 11 | Orlando Iglesias | 1997–2001 | 17 |
| 12 | Justin Johnson | 2007–2011 | 15 |
| 13 | Freddie Gilbert | 1991–1992 | 14 |
| 14 | Matthew Golden | 2022–2023 | 13 |
| 15 | Steven Dunbar | 2014–2017 | 11 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Houston only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.