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West Virginia Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Tavon Austin holds West Virginia's career receiving yards record with 3,413 yards (2009–2012). Stedman Bailey (3,218) and David Saunders (2,608) round out the top three. 7 of the top 14 played since 2000; the most recent is Sam James (2018–2022), No. 8 on the list.
West Virginia MountaineersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tavon Austin | 2009–2012 | 3,413 |
| 2 | Stedman Bailey | 2010–2012 | 3,218 |
| 3 | David Saunders | 1995–1998 | 2,608 |
| 4 | Khori Ivy | 1997–2000 | 2,402 |
| 5 | Shawn Foreman | 1995–1998 | 2,347 |
| 6 | Gary Jennings Jr. | 2015–2018 | 2,294 |
| 7 | Daikiel Shorts | 2013–2016 | 2,263 |
| 8 | Sam James | 2018–2022 | 2,229 |
| 9 | Rahsaan Vanterpool | 1993–1996 | 2,022 |
| 10 | Jock Sanders | 2007–2010 | 1,980 |
| 11 | Rich Hollins | 1980–1983 | 1,968 |
| 12 | Cedric Thomas | 1976–1980 | 1,930 |
| 13 | Antonio Brown | 1998–2001 | 1,905 |
| 14 | Chris Henry | 2003–2004 | 1,878 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at West Virginia only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.