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Nebraska Football Career Receptions Leaders
Stanley Morgan Jr. holds Nebraska's career receptions record with 189 receptions (2015–2018). Kenny Bell (181) and JD Spielman (170) round out the top three. 15 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 | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | 2015–2018 | 189 |
| 2 | Kenny Bell | 2011–2014 | 181 |
| 3 | JD Spielman | 2017–2019 | 170 |
| 4 | Jordan Westerkamp | 2013–2016 | 167 |
| 5 | Nate Swift | 2005–2008 | 166 |
| 6 | Johnny Rodgers | 1970–1972 | 143 |
| 7 | Terrence Nunn | 2004–2007 | 136 |
| 8 | Marlon Lucky | 2005–2008 | 135 |
| 9 | Quincy Enunwa | 2010–2013 | 115 |
| 10 | Todd Peterson | 2005–2008 | 108 |
| 11 | Niles Paul | 2007–2010 | 103 |
| 12 | De'Mornay Pierson-El | 2014–2017 | 100 |
| 13 | Matt Davison | 1997–2000 | 93 |
| 14 | Maurice Purify | 2006–2007 | 91 |
| 15 | Mike McNeill | 2007–2010 | 82 |
| 16 | Guy Ingles | 1968–1970 | 74 |
| 17 | Tim Smith | 1977–1979 | 72 |
| 18 | Brandon Reilly | 2013–2016 | 70 |
| 19 | Irving Fryar | 1981–1983 | 67 |
| 19 | Kyler Reed | 2009–2012 | 67 |
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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.