Minnesota Golden Gophers · All-time career leaders
Minnesota Football Career Receptions Leaders
Eric Decker holds Minnesota's career receptions record with 227 receptions (2006–2009). Tyler Johnson (213) and Daniel Jackson (208) round out the top three. 11 of the top 18 played since 2000; the most recent is Daniel Jackson (2020–2024), No. 3 on the list.
Minnesota Golden GophersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Decker | 2006–2009 | 227 |
| 2 | Tyler Johnson | 2016–2019 | 213 |
| 3 | Daniel Jackson | 2020–2024 | 208 |
| 4 | Ron Johnson | 1998–2001 | 198 |
| 5 | Tutu Atwell | 1994–1997 | 171 |
| 6 | Ernie Wheelwright | 2004–2007 | 159 |
| 7 | Rashod Bateman | 2018–2020 | 147 |
| 8 | Ryan Thelwell | 1994–1996 | 136 |
| 9 | Luke Leverson | 1996–1999 | 132 |
| 9 | Chuck Rios | 1990–1994 | 132 |
| 11 | Chris Autman-Bell | 2018–2023 | 131 |
| 12 | Drew Wolitarsky | 2013–2016 | 130 |
| 12 | Omar Douglas | 1990–1993 | 130 |
| 14 | Da'Jon McKnight | 2008–2011 | 119 |
| 15 | Jared Ellerson | 2002–2005 | 111 |
| 15 | Aaron Osterman | 1990–1994 | 111 |
| 17 | Matt Spaeth | 2003–2006 | 109 |
| 18 | KJ Maye | 2012–2015 | 107 |
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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.