Houston Cougars · All-time career leaders
Houston Football Career Receptions Leaders
Tyron Carrier holds Houston's career receptions record with 320 receptions (2008–2011). Patrick Edwards (291) and Vincent Marshall (272) round out the top three. 13 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Nathaniel Dell (2020–2023), No. 4 on the list.
Houston CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyron Carrier | 2008–2011 | 320 |
| 2 | Patrick Edwards | 2008–2011 | 291 |
| 3 | Vincent Marshall | 2003–2006 | 272 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Dell | 2020–2023 | 228 |
| 5 | Orlando Iglesias | 1997–2001 | 222 |
| 6 | Manny Hazard | 1989–1990 | 220 |
| 7 | Donnie Avery | 2004–2007 | 210 |
| 8 | Jason Phillips | 1987–1988 | 207 |
| 9 | Linell Bonner | 2013–2017 | 203 |
| 10 | Deontay Greenberry | 2012–2014 | 201 |
| 11 | Steven Dunbar | 2014–2017 | 180 |
| 12 | James Cleveland | 2009–2010 | 161 |
| 13 | Charles Sims | 2009–2012 | 158 |
| 14 | Kimble Anders | 1985–1989 | 155 |
| 15 | Elmo Wright | 1968–1970 | 153 |
| 16 | Marquez Stevenson | 2016–2020 | 147 |
| 17 | Mark Hafner | 2004–2008 | 145 |
| 18 | Demarcus Ayers | 2013–2015 | 142 |
| 19 | Sherman Smith | 1990–1993 | 140 |
| 20 | Tracy Good | 1989–1992 | 138 |
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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.