North Dakota State Bison · All-time career leaders
North Dakota State Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Zach Vraa holds North Dakota State's career receiving yards record with 2,957 yards (2011–2015). Darrius Shepherd (2,841) and Kole Heckendorf (2,732) round out the top three. 7 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Bryce Lance (2021–2025), No. 8 on the list.
North Dakota State BisonUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach Vraa | 2011–2015 | 2,957 |
| 2 | Darrius Shepherd | 2015–2018 | 2,841 |
| 3 | Kole Heckendorf | 2005–2008 | 2,732 |
| 4 | TR McDonald | 1990–1993 | 2,544 |
| 5 | RJ Urzendowski | 2014–2017 | 2,435 |
| 6 | Tim Strehlow | 1996–1999 | 2,332 |
| 7 | Warren Holloway | 2008–2011 | 2,232 |
| 8 | Bryce Lance | 2021–2025 | 2,157 |
| 9 | Christian Watson | 2018–2021 | 2,140 |
| 10 | Len Kretchman | 1985–1988 | 1,915 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at North Dakota State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.