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Kentucky Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Craig Yeast holds Kentucky's career receiving yards record with 2,899 yards (1995–1998). Keenan Burton (2,376) and Derek Abney (2,339) round out the top three. 13 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Dane Key (2022–2024), No. 5 on the list.
Kentucky WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Yeast | 1995–1998 | 2,899 |
| 2 | Keenan Burton | 2003–2007 | 2,376 |
| 3 | Derek Abney | 2000–2003 | 2,339 |
| 4 | Garrett Johnson | 2014–2017 | 2,089 |
| 5 | Dane Key | 2022–2024 | 1,870 |
| 6 | Dicky Lyons Jr. | 2004–2008 | 1,752 |
| 7 | Quentin McCord | 1996–2000 | 1,743 |
| 8 | La'Rod King | 2009–2012 | 1,706 |
| 9 | Randall Cobb | 2008–2010 | 1,661 |
| 10 | Barion Brown | 2022–2024 | 1,528 |
| 11 | Anthony White | 1996–1999 | 1,520 |
| 12 | Felix Wilson | 1977–1979 | 1,508 |
| 13 | Tom Hutchinson | 1960–1962 | 1,483 |
| 14 | Josh Ali | 2017–2021 | 1,447 |
| 15 | Kevin Coleman | 1995–1998 | 1,428 |
| 16 | Larry Seiple | 1964–1966 | 1,422 |
| 17 | Jacob Tamme | 2004–2007 | 1,417 |
| 18 | Jeff Badet | 2013–2016 | 1,385 |
| 19 | Wan'Dale Robinson | 2021 | 1,334 |
| 20 | Rafael Little | 2004–2007 | 1,324 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Kentucky only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.