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Syracuse Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Steve Ishmael holds Syracuse's career receiving yards record with 2,891 yards (2014–2017). Marvin Harrison (2,728) and Alec Lemon (2,596) round out the top three. 6 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Oronde Gadsden II (2021–2024), No. 9 on the list.
Syracuse OrangeUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Ishmael | 2014–2017 | 2,891 |
| 2 | Marvin Harrison | 1992–1995 | 2,728 |
| 3 | Alec Lemon | 2009–2012 | 2,596 |
| 4 | Shelby Hill | 1990–1993 | 2,296 |
| 5 | Rob Moore | 1987–1989 | 2,122 |
| 6 | Scott Schwedes | 1983–1986 | 2,111 |
| 7 | Ervin Philips | 2014–2017 | 2,069 |
| 8 | Mike Williams | 2006–2009 | 2,044 |
| 9 | Oronde Gadsden II | 2021–2024 | 1,994 |
| 10 | Jarrod West | 2011–2014 | 1,836 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Syracuse only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.