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Ohio State Football Career Receptions Leaders
Emeka Egbuka holds Ohio State's career receptions record with 205 receptions (2021–2024). K.J. Hill (201) and David Boston (191) round out the top three. 14 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Jeremiah Smith (2024–2025), No. 7 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emeka Egbuka | 2021–2024 | 205 |
| 2 | K.J. Hill | 2016–2019 | 201 |
| 3 | David Boston | 1996–1998 | 191 |
| 4 | Chris Olave | 2018–2021 | 176 |
| 5 | Cris Carter | 1984–1986 | 168 |
| 6 | Michael Jenkins | 1999–2003 | 165 |
| 7 | Jeremiah SmithIn CFB 27 | 2024–2025 | 163 |
| 8 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 2021–2023 | 155 |
| 9 | Gary Williams | 1979–1982 | 154 |
| 10 | Corey Brown | 2010–2013 | 145 |
| 11 | Parris Campbell | 2015–2018 | 143 |
| 11 | Garrett Wilson | 2019–2021 | 143 |
| 13 | Santonio Holmes | 2003–2005 | 140 |
| 14 | Ted Ginn, Jr. | 2004–2006 | 135 |
| 15 | Dee Miller | 1995–1998 | 132 |
| 16 | Brian Robiskie | 2005–2008 | 127 |
| 17 | Dane Sanzenbacher | 2007–2010 | 124 |
| 18 | Carnell Tate | 2023–2025 | 121 |
| 18 | Devin Smith | 2011–2014 | 121 |
| 18 | John Frank | 1980–1983 | 121 |
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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.