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Penn State Football Career Receptions Leaders
DaeSean Hamilton holds Penn State's career receptions record with 214 receptions (2014–2017). Jahan Dotson (183) and Deon Butler (179) round out the top three. 14 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Tyler Warren (2020–2024), No. 9 on the list.
Penn State Nittany LionsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DaeSean Hamilton | 2014–2017 | 214 |
| 2 | Jahan Dotson | 2018–2021 | 183 |
| 3 | Deon Butler | 2005–2008 | 179 |
| 4 | Allen Robinson | 2011–2013 | 177 |
| 5 | Bobby Engram | 1991–1995 | 167 |
| 6 | Derrick Williams | 2005–2008 | 161 |
| 7 | Jordan Norwood | 2005–2008 | 158 |
| 8 | Chris Godwin | 2014–2016 | 154 |
| 9 | Tyler Warren | 2020–2024 | 153 |
| 10 | Parker Washington | 2020–2022 | 146 |
| 11 | Derek Moye | 2008–2011 | 144 |
| 12 | Mike Gesicki | 2014–2017 | 129 |
| 13 | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 2020–2023 | 126 |
| 14 | O.J. McDuffie | 1988–1992 | 125 |
| 15 | Jack Curry | 1965–1967 | 117 |
| 16 | Bryant Johnson | 1999–2002 | 110 |
| 17 | Kenny Jackson | 1980–1983 | 109 |
| 18 | Terry Smith | 1988–1991 | 108 |
| 19 | Tony Johnson | 2000–2003 | 107 |
| 20 | Saquon Barkley | 2015–2017 | 102 |
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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.