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Northwestern Football Career Receptions Leaders
D'Wayne Bates holds Northwestern's career receptions record with 210 receptions (1995–1998). Richard Buchanan (197) and Jeremy Ebert (173) round out the top three. 7 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Flynn Nagel (2015–2018), No. 8 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D'Wayne Bates | 1995–1998 | 210 |
| 2 | Richard Buchanan | 1987–1990 | 197 |
| 3 | Jeremy Ebert | 2008–2011 | 173 |
| 4 | Kunle Patrick | 2000–2003 | 171 |
| 5 | Shaun Herbert | 2003–2006 | 168 |
| 6 | Mark Philmore | 2002–2005 | 163 |
| 6 | Ross Lane | 2005–2008 | 163 |
| 8 | Eric Peterman | 2005–2008 | 160 |
| 8 | Flynn Nagel | 2015–2018 | 160 |
| 10 | Lee Gissendaner | 1990–1993 | 156 |
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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.