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Houston Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Patrick Edwards holds Houston's career receiving yards record with 4,507 yards (2008–2011). Vincent Marshall (3,770) and Tyron Carrier (3,493) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Nathaniel Dell (2020–2023), No. 6 on the list.
Houston CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Edwards | 2008–2011 | 4,507 |
| 2 | Vincent Marshall | 2003–2006 | 3,770 |
| 3 | Tyron Carrier | 2008–2011 | 3,493 |
| 4 | Elmo Wright | 1968–1970 | 3,347 |
| 5 | Donnie Avery | 2004–2007 | 3,289 |
| 6 | Nathaniel Dell | 2020–2023 | 3,155 |
| 7 | Brandon Middleton | 1999–2003 | 2,873 |
| 8 | Orlando Iglesias | 1997–2001 | 2,810 |
| 9 | Manny Hazard | 1989–1990 | 2,635 |
| 10 | Deontay Greenberry | 2012–2014 | 2,612 |
| 11 | Steven Dunbar | 2014–2017 | 2,430 |
| 12 | Linell Bonner | 2013–2017 | 2,324 |
| 13 | Jason Phillips | 1987–1988 | 2,319 |
| 14 | James Cleveland | 2009–2010 | 2,014 |
| 15 | Marcus Grant | 1989–1991 | 1,927 |
| 16 | Don Bass | 1974–1977 | 1,821 |
| 17 | Ken Hebert | 1965–1967 | 1,785 |
| 18 | James Dixon | 1987–1988 | 1,762 |
| 19 | Daniel Spencer | 2011–2014 | 1,754 |
| 20 | Kimble Anders | 1985–1989 | 1,718 |
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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.