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Syracuse Football Career Receptions Leaders
Ervin Philips holds Syracuse's career receptions record with 223 receptions (2014–2017). Steve Ishmael (219) and Alec Lemon (201) round out the top three. 8 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Oronde Gadsden II (2021–2024), No. 4 on the list.
Syracuse OrangeUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ervin Philips | 2014–2017 | 223 |
| 2 | Steve Ishmael | 2014–2017 | 219 |
| 3 | Alec Lemon | 2009–2012 | 201 |
| 4 | Oronde Gadsden II | 2021–2024 | 143 |
| 5 | Scott Schwedes | 1983–1986 | 139 |
| 5 | Shelby Hill | 1990–1993 | 139 |
| 7 | Marvin Harrison | 1992–1995 | 135 |
| 7 | Taj Harris | 2018 | 135 |
| 9 | Jarrod West | 2011–2014 | 134 |
| 10 | Mike Williams | 2006–2009 | 133 |
| 11 | Marcus Sales | 2008–2012 | 132 |
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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.