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Notre Dame Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Michael Floyd holds Notre Dame's career receiving yards record with 3,686 yards (2008–2011). Golden Tate (2,707) and Jeff Samardzija (2,593) round out the top three. 8 of the top 13 played since 2000; the most recent is Michael Mayer (2020–2022), No. 13 on the list.
Notre Dame Fighting IrishUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Floyd | 2008–2011 | 3,686 |
| 2 | Golden Tate | 2007–2009 | 2,707 |
| 3 | Jeff Samardzija | 2003–2006 | 2,593 |
| 4 | Derrick Mayes | 1992–1995 | 2,512 |
| 4 | Will Fuller | 2013–2015 | 2,512 |
| 6 | Tim Brown | 1984–1987 | 2,493 |
| 7 | T.J. Jones | 2010–2013 | 2,429 |
| 8 | Tom Gatewood | 1969–1971 | 2,283 |
| 9 | Rhema McKnight | 2002–2006 | 2,277 |
| 10 | Maurice Stovall | 1996–1999 | 2,195 |
| 11 | Chase Claypool | 2016–2019 | 2,159 |
| 12 | Jim Seymour | 1966–1968 | 2,113 |
| 13 | Michael Mayer | 2020–2022 | 2,099 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Notre Dame only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.