Kentucky Wildcats · All-time career leaders
Kentucky Football Career Receptions Leaders
Craig Yeast holds Kentucky's career receptions record with 208 receptions (1995–1998). Derek Abney (197) and Anthony White (194) round out the top three. 11 of the top 15 played since 2000; the most recent is Dane Key (2022–2024), No. 13 on the list.
Kentucky WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Yeast | 1995–1998 | 208 |
| 2 | Derek Abney | 2000–2003 | 197 |
| 3 | Anthony White | 1996–1999 | 194 |
| 4 | Keenan Burton | 2003–2007 | 189 |
| 5 | Garrett Johnson | 2014–2017 | 155 |
| 6 | Randall Cobb | 2008–2010 | 144 |
| 7 | Dicky Lyons Jr. | 2004–2008 | 141 |
| 8 | La'Rod King | 2009–2012 | 134 |
| 9 | Jacob Tamme | 2004–2007 | 133 |
| 10 | Josh Ali | 2017–2021 | 131 |
| 10 | Rafael Little | 2004–2007 | 131 |
| 12 | Derek Homer | 1997–2000 | 129 |
| 13 | Dane Key | 2022–2024 | 126 |
| 14 | Barion Brown | 2022–2024 | 122 |
| 15 | James Whalen | 1997–1999 | 120 |
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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.