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Minnesota Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Tyler Johnson holds Minnesota's career receiving yards record with 3,305 yards (2016–2019). Eric Decker (3,119) and Ron Johnson (2,989) round out the top three. 12 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Daniel Jackson (2020–2024), No. 4 on the list.
Minnesota Golden GophersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Johnson | 2016–2019 | 3,305 |
| 2 | Eric Decker | 2006–2009 | 3,119 |
| 3 | Ron Johnson | 1998–2001 | 2,989 |
| 4 | Daniel Jackson | 2020–2024 | 2,685 |
| 5 | Tutu Atwell | 1994–1997 | 2,640 |
| 6 | Ernie Wheelwright | 2004–2007 | 2,434 |
| 7 | Rashod Bateman | 2018–2020 | 2,395 |
| 8 | Ryan Thelwell | 1994–1996 | 2,232 |
| 9 | Chris Autman-Bell | 2018–2023 | 2,058 |
| 10 | Jared Ellerson | 2002–2005 | 2,054 |
| 11 | Da'Jon McKnight | 2008–2011 | 1,859 |
| 12 | Luke Leverson | 1996–1999 | 1,843 |
| 13 | Drew Wolitarsky | 2013–2016 | 1,749 |
| 14 | Omar Douglas | 1990–1993 | 1,681 |
| 15 | Dwayne McMullen | 1981–1984 | 1,627 |
| 16 | Aaron Osterman | 1990–1994 | 1,598 |
| 17 | Aaron Hosack | 2002–2003 | 1,463 |
| 18 | Logan Payne | 2003–2006 | 1,344 |
| 19 | Chester Cooper | 1978–1981 | 1,317 |
| 20 | Matt Spaeth | 2003–2006 | 1,293 |
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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.