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Stanford Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Troy Walters holds Stanford's career receiving yards record with 4,047 yards (1996–1999). DeRonnie Pitts (3,023) and Ken Margerum (2,517) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Elic Ayomanor (2023–2024), No. 17 on the list.
Stanford CardinalUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy Walters | 1996–1999 | 4,047 |
| 2 | DeRonnie Pitts | 1997–2000 | 3,023 |
| 3 | Ken Margerum | 1977–1980 | 2,517 |
| 4 | Justin Armour | 1991–1994 | 2,491 |
| 5 | Darrin Nelson | 1977–1981 | 2,469 |
| 6 | Mark Bradford | 2003–2007 | 2,431 |
| 7 | Brian Manning | 1993–1996 | 2,365 |
| 8 | Ed McCaffrey | 1986–1990 | 2,333 |
| 9 | Jeff James | 1984–1987 | 2,306 |
| 10 | Emile Harry | 1981–1984 | 2,270 |
| 11 | Tony Hill | 1973–1976 | 2,225 |
| 12 | JJ Arcega-Whiteside | 2016–2018 | 2,219 |
| 13 | Luke Powell | 2000–2003 | 2,174 |
| 14 | Ty Montgomery | 2011–2014 | 2,125 |
| 15 | Chris Walsh | 1988–1991 | 1,898 |
| 16 | Ryan Whalen | 2007–2010 | 1,884 |
| 17 | Elic Ayomanor | 2023–2024 | 1,844 |
| 18 | Mike Tolliver | 1979–1983 | 1,825 |
| 19 | Gene Washington | 1966–1968 | 1,785 |
| 20 | Mark Harris | 1993–1995 | 1,783 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Stanford only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.