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UTEP Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Johnnie Lee Higgins, Jr. holds UTEP's career receiving yards record with 3,218 yards (2003–2006). Lee Mays (2,908) and Chuck Hughes (2,882) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Jacob Cowing (2019–2021), No. 5 on the list.
UTEP MinersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnnie Lee Higgins, Jr. | 2003–2006 | 3,218 |
| 2 | Lee Mays | 1998–2001 | 2,908 |
| 3 | Chuck Hughes | 1964–1966 | 2,882 |
| 4 | Kris Adams | 2007–2010 | 2,657 |
| 5 | Jacob Cowing | 2019–2021 | 2,595 |
| 6 | Reggie Barrett | 1987–1990 | 2,558 |
| 7 | Jeff Moturi | 2006–2009 | 2,527 |
| 8 | Ed Puishes | 1969–1971 | 2,234 |
| 9 | Bob Wallace | 1965–1967 | 2,161 |
| 10 | Chris Francies | 2002–2005 | 2,022 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at UTEP only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.