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Michigan State Football Career Receptions Leaders
B.J. Cunningham holds Michigan State's career receptions record with 218 receptions (2008–2011). Aaron Burbridge (165) and Darrell Stewart Jr. (150) round out the top three. 12 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Tre Mosley (2019–2023), No. 17 on the list.
Michigan State SpartansUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.J. Cunningham | 2008–2011 | 218 |
| 2 | Aaron Burbridge | 2012–2015 | 165 |
| 3 | Darrell Stewart Jr. | 2016–2019 | 150 |
| 4 | Tony Lippett | 2011–2014 | 149 |
| 5 | Matt Trannon | 2003–2006 | 148 |
| 6 | Jayden Reed | 2020–2022 | 147 |
| 7 | Andre Rison | 1985–1988 | 146 |
| 8 | Cody White | 2017–2019 | 143 |
| 9 | Courtney Hawkins | 1988–1991 | 138 |
| 10 | Charles Rogers | 2001–2002 | 135 |
| 11 | Gari Scott | 1996–1999 | 134 |
| 12 | Chris Baker | 1998–2001 | 133 |
| 12 | Jerramy Scott | 2002–2006 | 133 |
| 12 | Mark Dell | 2007–2010 | 133 |
| 15 | Plaxico Burress | 1998–1999 | 131 |
| 16 | Keshawn Martin | 2008–2011 | 127 |
| 17 | Mill Coleman | 1991–1994 | 126 |
| 17 | Tre Mosley | 2019–2023 | 126 |
| 19 | Derrick Mason | 1993–1996 | 120 |
| 20 | Ted Jones | 1980–1982 | 118 |
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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.