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NC State Football Career Receptions Leaders
Emeka Emezie holds NC State's career receptions record with 229 receptions (2017). Thayer Thomas (215) and Jaylen Samuels (202) round out the top three. 12 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is KC Concepcion (2023), No. 15 on the list.
NC State WolfpackUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emeka Emezie | 2017 | 229 |
| 2 | Thayer Thomas | 2018 | 215 |
| 3 | Jaylen Samuels | 2014 | 202 |
| 4 | Jerricho Cotchery | 2000 | 200 |
| 5 | Torry Holt | 1995 | 191 |
| 6 | Kelvin Harmon | 2016 | 177 |
| 7 | Jakobi Meyers | 2016 | 168 |
| 8 | Eddie Goines | 1991 | 147 |
| 9 | Bryan Peterson | 1999 | 139 |
| 10 | Jarvis Williams | 2007 | 133 |
| 11 | Nasrallah Worthen | 1984 | 131 |
| 12 | George Bryan | 2008 | 126 |
| 12 | Owen Spencer | 2007 | 126 |
| 14 | Tramain Hall | 2002 | 125 |
| 15 | KC Concepcion | 2023 | 124 |
| 16 | Chris Coleman | 1996 | 122 |
| 17 | Devin Carter | 2019 | 118 |
| 18 | Mike Quick | 1978 | 116 |
| 19 | Ray Robinson | 1998 | 113 |
| 20 | Haywood Jeffires | 1983 | 111 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at NC State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.