Michigan Wolverines · All-time career leaders
Michigan Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Braylon Edwards holds Michigan's career receiving yards record with 3,541 yards (2001–2004). Anthony Carter (3,076) and Jeremy Gallon (2,704) round out the top three. 8 of the top 16 played since 2000; the most recent is Cornelius Johnson (2019–2023), No. 16 on the list.
Michigan WolverinesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braylon Edwards | 2001–2004 | 3,541 |
| 2 | Anthony Carter | 1979–1982 | 3,076 |
| 3 | Jeremy Gallon | 2010–2013 | 2,704 |
| 4 | Amani Toomer | 1992–1995 | 2,657 |
| 5 | David Terrell | 1998–2000 | 2,317 |
| 6 | Mario Manningham | 2005–2007 | 2,310 |
| 7 | Roy Roundtree | 2009–2012 | 2,304 |
| 8 | Tai Streets | 1995–1998 | 2,284 |
| 9 | Ronnie Bell | 2018–2022 | 2,269 |
| 9 | Marquise Walker | 1998–2001 | 2,269 |
| 11 | Jason Avant | 2002–2005 | 2,247 |
| 12 | Greg McMurtry | 1986–1989 | 2,163 |
| 13 | Desmond Howard | 1989–1991 | 2,146 |
| 14 | Mercury Hayes | 1992–1995 | 2,144 |
| 15 | Amara Darboh | 2013–2016 | 2,062 |
| 16 | Cornelius Johnson | 2019–2023 | 2,038 |
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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 only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.