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Northwestern Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
D'Wayne Bates holds Northwestern's career receiving yards record with 3,370 yards (1995–1998). Richard Buchanan (2,474) and Jeremy Ebert (2,400) round out the top three. 7 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Bryce Kirtz (2020–2024), No. 9 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D'Wayne Bates | 1995–1998 | 3,370 |
| 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 | 1,873 |
| 9 | Bryce Kirtz | 2020–2024 | 1,781 |
| 10 | Mark Philmore | 2002–2005 | 1,768 |
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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 Oct 6, 2026.