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Ohio State Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Michael Jenkins holds Ohio State's career receiving yards record with 2,898 yards (2000–2003). Emeka Egbuka (2,868) and David Boston (2,855) round out the top three. 13 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jeremiah Smith (2024–2025), No. 8 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jenkins | 2000–2003 | 2,898 |
| 2 | Emeka Egbuka | 2021–2024 | 2,868 |
| 3 | David Boston | 1996–1998 | 2,855 |
| 4 | Gary Williams | 1979–1982 | 2,792 |
| 5 | Cris Carter | 1984–1986 | 2,725 |
| 6 | Chris Olave | 2018–2021 | 2,711 |
| 7 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 2021–2023 | 2,613 |
| 8 | Jeremiah SmithIn CFB 27 | 2024–2025 | 2,558 |
| 9 | Devin Smith | 2011–2014 | 2,503 |
| 10 | K.J. Hill | 2016–2019 | 2,332 |
| 11 | Santonio Holmes | 2003–2005 | 2,295 |
| 12 | Doug Donley | 1977–1980 | 2,252 |
| 13 | Garrett Wilson | 2019–2021 | 2,213 |
| 14 | Dee Miller | 1995–1998 | 2,090 |
| 15 | Ted Ginn, Jr. | 2004–2006 | 1,943 |
| 16 | Joey Galloway | 1991–1994 | 1,894 |
| 17 | Dane Sanzenbacher | 2007–2010 | 1,879 |
| 18 | Carnell Tate | 2023–2025 | 1,872 |
| 19 | Brian Robiskie | 2005–2008 | 1,866 |
| 20 | Ken-Yon Rambo | 1997–2000 | 1,849 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Ohio State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.