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Michigan State Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
B.J. Cunningham holds Michigan State's career receiving yards record with 3,086 yards (2008–2011). Andre Rison (2,992) and Charles Rogers (2,821) round out the top three. 10 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jayden Reed (2020–2022), No. 12 on the list.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.J. Cunningham | 2008–2011 | 3,086 |
| 2 | Andre Rison | 1985–1988 | 2,992 |
| 3 | Charles Rogers | 2001–2002 | 2,821 |
| 4 | Kirk Gibson | 1975–1978 | 2,347 |
| 5 | Tony Lippett | 2011–2014 | 2,247 |
| 6 | Courtney Hawkins | 1988–1991 | 2,210 |
| 7 | Aaron Burbridge | 2012–2015 | 2,174 |
| 8 | Plaxico Burress | 1998–1999 | 2,155 |
| 9 | Mark Dell | 2007–2010 | 2,136 |
| 10 | Gari Scott | 1996–1999 | 2,095 |
| 11 | Eugene Byrd | 1975–1979 | 2,082 |
| 12 | Jayden Reed | 2020–2022 | 2,069 |
| 13 | Cody White | 2017–2019 | 1,967 |
| 14 | Mark Ingram | 1983–1986 | 1,944 |
| 15 | Derrick Mason | 1993–1996 | 1,914 |
| 16 | Gene Washington | 1964–1966 | 1,857 |
| 17 | Mill Coleman | 1991–1994 | 1,813 |
| 18 | Matt Trannon | 2003–2006 | 1,755 |
| 19 | Jerramy Scott | 2002–2006 | 1,717 |
| 20 | Keshawn Martin | 2008–2011 | 1,714 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Michigan State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.