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Northwestern Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
D'Wayne Bates holds Northwestern's career receiving yards record with 3,128 yards (1995–1998). Richard Buchanan (2,474) and Jeremy Ebert (2,400) round out the top three. 11 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Bryce Kirtz (2020–2024), No. 9 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Jul 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D'Wayne Bates | 1995–1998 | 3,128 |
| 2 | Richard Buchanan | 1987–1990 | 2,474 |
| 3 | Jeremy Ebert | 2008–2011 | 2,400 |
| 4 | Ross Lane | 2005–2008 | 2,068 |
| 5 | Eric Peterman | 2005–2008 | 2,011 |
| 6 | Shaun Herbert | 2003–2006 | 1,926 |
| 7 | Lee Gissendaner | 1990–1993 | 1,878 |
| 8 | Kunle Patrick | 2000–2003 | 1,867 |
| 9 | Bryce Kirtz | 2020–2024 | 1,781 |
| 10 | Mark Philmore | 2002–2005 | 1,768 |
| 11 | Flynn Nagel | 2015–2018 | 1,763 |
| 12 | Scott Yelvington | 1973–1976 | 1,762 |
| 13 | Sam Simmons | 1998–2001 | 1,674 |
| 14 | Jon Schweighardt | 1999–2002 | 1,661 |
| 15 | Austin Carr | 2013–2016 | 1,649 |
| 16 | Drake Dunsmore | 2007–2011 | 1,567 |
| 17 | Brian Musso | 1994–1997 | 1,527 |
| 18 | Todd Sheets | 1976–1980 | 1,515 |
| 19 | Christian Jones | 2011–2015 | 1,509 |
| 20 | Jim Lash | 1970–1972 | 1,479 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Northwestern only.
Last updated Jul 6, 2026.