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Minnesota Football Career Receiving Touchdowns Leaders
Tyler Johnson holds Minnesota's career receiving touchdowns record with 33 touchdowns (2016–2019). Ron Johnson (31) and Ernie Wheelwright (26) round out the top three. 13 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Daniel Jackson (2020–2024), No. 6 on the list.
Minnesota Golden GophersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Johnson | 2016–2019 | 33 |
| 2 | Ron Johnson | 1998–2001 | 31 |
| 3 | Ernie Wheelwright | 2004–2007 | 26 |
| 4 | Eric Decker | 2006–2009 | 24 |
| 5 | Rashod Bateman | 2018–2020 | 19 |
| 6 | Daniel Jackson | 2020–2024 | 18 |
| 7 | Tutu Atwell | 1994–1997 | 17 |
| 8 | Da'Jon McKnight | 2008–2011 | 15 |
| 8 | Jared Ellerson | 2002–2005 | 15 |
| 8 | Ben Utecht | 2000–2003 | 15 |
| 8 | Dwayne McMullen | 1981–1984 | 15 |
| 12 | Chris Autman-Bell | 2018–2023 | 14 |
| 12 | Ryan Thelwell | 1994–1996 | 14 |
| 12 | Omar Douglas | 1990–1993 | 14 |
| 15 | Maxx Williams | 2013–2014 | 13 |
| 16 | Elmer Bailey | 1977–1979 | 12 |
| 16 | Matt Spaeth | 2003–2006 | 12 |
| 18 | Logan Payne | 2003–2006 | 11 |
| 18 | Aaron Hosack | 2002–2003 | 11 |
| 20 | Luke Leverson | 1996–1999 | 10 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Minnesota only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.