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Fastest to 200 receptions by a college football running back, bowls included since 2004, among active players

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James Williams’ record is safe for now. The closest active running back, Desmond Reid, would need 6.3 a game over his next 20 games.

Fastest to 200 receptions by a college football running back, bowls included since 2004, among active players
#Player and seasonsGames
James Williams2016 – 201839
Desmond Reid2024 – 2025At an avg of 4.2 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 48 games18
Gabriel Benyard2024 – 2025At an avg of 4.4 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 49 games21
Darius Taylor2023 – 2026At an avg of 3.7 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 57 games36
Caleb Hawkins2025 – 2026At an avg of 3.6 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 59 games22
Nate Sheppard2025 – 2026At an avg of 3.7 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 59 games23
Emmett Johnson2023 – 2025At an avg of 3.8 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 63 games34
Carsen Ryan2022 – 2025At an avg of 3.6 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 65 games29
Dean Connors2022 – 2025At an avg of 2.7 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 69 games49
DeJuan Williams2025 – 2026At an avg of 2.9 per game, will cross 200 receptions at 69 games19

Method

  • Box scores start in 2004, so 372 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player who got to 200 receptions before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.