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Penn State Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Bobby Engram holds Penn State's career receiving yards record with 3,026 yards (1991–1995). DaeSean Hamilton (2,842) and Deon Butler (2,771) round out the top three. 13 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Tyler Warren (2020–2024), No. 14 on the list.
Penn State Nittany LionsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Engram | 1991–1995 | 3,026 |
| 2 | DaeSean Hamilton | 2014–2017 | 2,842 |
| 3 | Deon Butler | 2005–2008 | 2,771 |
| 4 | Jahan Dotson | 2018–2021 | 2,757 |
| 5 | Allen Robinson | 2011–2013 | 2,479 |
| 6 | Chris Godwin | 2014–2016 | 2,421 |
| 7 | Derek Moye | 2008–2011 | 2,395 |
| 8 | Jordan Norwood | 2005–2008 | 2,015 |
| 9 | Bryant Johnson | 1999–2002 | 2,008 |
| 10 | Kenny Jackson | 1980–1983 | 2,006 |
| 11 | O.J. McDuffie | 1988–1992 | 1,988 |
| 12 | Parker Washington | 2020–2022 | 1,920 |
| 13 | Joe Jurevicius | 1994–1997 | 1,894 |
| 14 | Tyler Warren | 2020–2024 | 1,839 |
| 15 | Jack Curry | 1965–1967 | 1,837 |
| 16 | Terry Smith | 1988–1991 | 1,825 |
| 17 | Derrick Williams | 2005–2008 | 1,743 |
| 18 | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 2020–2023 | 1,721 |
| 19 | Tony Johnson | 2000–2003 | 1,702 |
| 20 | KJ Hamler | 2018–2019 | 1,658 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Penn State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.