LSU Football history: The 20 all-time leading receivers

Tyler Nettuno

April 12, 2022 at 7:30 AM·2 min read

We continue to look at LSU’s all-time history for the football program. We’ve already taken a look at the Tigers’ top passers and rushers in school history, and now we break down the list of receiving leaders.

LSU has produced quite a bit of receiving talent, especially in recent years. Odell Beckham Jr., Justin Jefferson and, most recently, Jamar Chase have become NFL stars at the position, but you may be surprised with some of the names near the top of the list.

Without further ado, here are the Tigers’ all-time statistical leaders when it comes to receiving.

Carlos Carson (1977-79)

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Receiving yards: 1,728

Touchdowns: 14

Larry Foster (1996-99)

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Receiving yards: 1,747

Touchdowns: 12

Abram Booty (1997-00)

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Receiving yards: 1,768

Touchdowns: 8

Jarvis Landry (2011-13)

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Receiving yards: 1,809

Touchdowns: 15

Terrence Toliver (2007-10)

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Receiving yards: 1,820

Touchdowns: 12

Jerel Myers (1999-02)

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Receiving yards: 1,843

Touchdowns: 6

Todd Kinchen (1989-91)

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Receiving yards: 1,911

Touchdowns: 10

Early Doucet (2004-07)

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Receiving yards: 1,943

Touchdowns: 20

Ja'Marr Chase (2018-20)

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Receiving yards: 2,093

Touchdowns: 23

Craig Davis (2003-06)

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Receiving yards: 2,117

Touchdowns: 7

Andy Hamilton (1969-71)

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Receiving yards: 2,141

Touchdowns: 18

Tony Moss (1986-89)

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Receiving yards: 2,196

Touchdowns: 16

Odell Beckham Jr. (2011-13)

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Receiving yards: 2,340

Touchdowns: 12

Dwayne Bowe (2003-06)

Receiving yards: 2,403

Touchdowns: 26

Justin Jefferson (2017-19)

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Receiving yards: 2,415

Touchdowns: 24

Brandon Lafell (2006-09)

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Receiving yards: 2,517

Touchdowns: 25

Michael Clayton (2001-03)

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Receiving yards: 2,582

Touchdowns: 21

Eric Martin (1981-84)

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Receiving yards: 2,625

Touchdowns: 14

Wendell Davis (1985-87)

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Receiving yards: 2,708

Touchdowns: 19

Josh Reed (1999-01)

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Receiving yards: 3,001

Touchdowns: 17

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