UTEP Miners · All-time career leaders
UTEP Football Career Receptions Leaders
Lee Mays holds UTEP's career receptions record with 200 receptions (1998–2001). Johnnie Lee Higgins, Jr. (190) and Brian Natkin (172) round out the top three. 6 of the top 11 played since 2000; the most recent is Jacob Cowing (2019–2021), No. 8 on the list.
UTEP MinersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Mays | 1998–2001 | 200 |
| 2 | Johnnie Lee Higgins, Jr. | 2003–2006 | 190 |
| 3 | Brian Natkin | 1997–2000 | 172 |
| 4 | Jeff Moturi | 2006–2009 | 170 |
| 5 | Chuck Hughes | 1964–1966 | 162 |
| 6 | Reggie Barrett | 1987–1990 | 153 |
| 7 | Kris Adams | 2007–2010 | 144 |
| 8 | Jacob Cowing | 2019–2021 | 141 |
| 9 | Ed Puishes | 1969–1971 | 138 |
| 10 | Chris Francies | 2002–2005 | 128 |
| 10 | Justin Garrett | 2018–2021 | 128 |
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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.