West Virginia Mountaineers · All-time career leaders
West Virginia Football Career Receptions Leaders
Tavon Austin holds West Virginia's career receptions record with 288 receptions (2009–2012). Stedman Bailey (210) and Jock Sanders (206) round out the top three. 7 of the top 14 played since 2000; the most recent is Sam James (2018–2022), No. 5 on the list.
West Virginia MountaineersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tavon Austin | 2009–2012 | 288 |
| 2 | Stedman Bailey | 2010–2012 | 210 |
| 3 | Jock Sanders | 2007–2010 | 206 |
| 4 | David Saunders | 1995–1998 | 191 |
| 5 | Sam James | 2018–2022 | 190 |
| 6 | Daikiel Shorts | 2013–2016 | 177 |
| 7 | Shawn Foreman | 1995–1998 | 169 |
| 8 | Gary Jennings Jr. | 2015–2018 | 168 |
| 9 | Khori Ivy | 1997–2000 | 160 |
| 10 | Antonio Brown | 1998–2001 | 155 |
| 11 | Rahsaan Vanterpool | 1993–1996 | 126 |
| 12 | Cedric Thomas | 1976–1980 | 110 |
| 13 | Rich Hollins | 1980–1983 | 104 |
| 14 | Chris Henry | 2003–2004 | 93 |
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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.