James Madison Dukes · All-time career leaders
James Madison Football Career Receptions Leaders
Earnest Payton holds James Madison's career receptions record with 185 receptions (1997–2000). Riley Stapleton (169) and Kris Thornton (168) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Kris Thornton (2020–2022), No. 3 on the list.
James Madison DukesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earnest Payton | 1997–2000 | 185 |
| 2 | Riley Stapleton | 2016–2019 | 169 |
| 3 | Kris Thornton | 2020–2022 | 168 |
| 4 | Brandon Ravenel | 2013–2016 | 160 |
| 5 | David McLeod | 1990–1993 | 158 |
| 6 | Gary Clark | 1980–1983 | 155 |
| 7 | Jay Jones | 1993–1996 | 151 |
| 8 | Alan Harrison | 2000–2003 | 123 |
| 9 | Macey Brooks | 1993–1996 | 118 |
| 10 | Antwane Wells Jr. | 2020–2021 | 116 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at James Madison only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.