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Nebraska Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Stanley Morgan Jr. holds Nebraska's career receiving yards record with 2,747 yards (2015–2018). Kenny Bell (2,689) and JD Spielman (2,546) round out the top three. 14 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is JD Spielman (2017–2019), No. 3 on the list.
Nebraska CornhuskersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 2015–2018 | 2,747 |
| 2 | Kenny Bell | 2011–2014 | 2,689 |
| 3 | JD Spielman | 2017–2019 | 2,546 |
| 4 | Johnny Rodgers | 1970–1972 | 2,479 |
| 5 | Nate Swift | 2005–2008 | 2,476 |
| 6 | Jordan Westerkamp | 2013–2016 | 2,474 |
| 7 | Terrence Nunn | 2004–2007 | 1,762 |
| 8 | Todd Peterson | 2005–2008 | 1,602 |
| 9 | Niles Paul | 2007–2010 | 1,532 |
| 10 | Quincy Enunwa | 2010–2013 | 1,526 |
| 11 | Matt Davison | 1997–2000 | 1,456 |
| 12 | Maurice Purify | 2006–2007 | 1,444 |
| 13 | Marlon Lucky | 2005–2008 | 1,379 |
| 14 | De'Mornay Pierson-El | 2014–2017 | 1,309 |
| 15 | Brandon Reilly | 2013–2016 | 1,275 |
| 16 | Matt Herian | 2002–2006 | 1,243 |
| 17 | Irving Fryar | 1981–1983 | 1,196 |
| 18 | Guy Ingles | 1968–1970 | 1,157 |
| 19 | Tracey Wistrom | 1998–2001 | 1,150 |
| 20 | Todd Brown | 1980–1982 | 1,092 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Nebraska only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.