Most receiving yards in a college football rookie season, bowls included since 2004
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Jerreth Sterns leads with 1,902 receiving yards through his first 1 season, bowls included, first of 45,090 careers since 2004.
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
 Jerreth Sterns2021 | 1,902 | |
 Michael Crabtree2007 | 1,774 | |
 Anthony Johnson2017 | 1,356 | |
 Richie James2015 | 1,346 | |
 Jeremiah Smith2024 | 1,315 | |
 Davante Adams2012 | 1,312 | |
 Danny Scudero2025 | 1,291 | |
 Michael Gallup2016 | 1,272 | |
 Rondale Moore2018 | 1,258 | |
 Coleman Owen2024 | 1,245 | |
 Brennan Marion2007 | 1,244 | |
 Sammy Watkins2011 | 1,219 | |
 Malachi Toney2025 | 1,211 | |
 Quinton Patton2011 | 1,202 | |
 Elijah Sarratt2023 | 1,191 | |
 Albert Wilson2013 | 1,177 | |
 Tyler Boyd2013 | 1,174 | |
 Allenzae Staggers2016 | 1,165 | |
 Eric Page2009 | 1,159 | |
 Marqise Lee2011 | 1,143 | |
 Sidney Rice2005 | 1,143 | |
 Cedrick Wilson Jr.2016 | 1,129 | |
 Jared Smart2019 | 1,129 | |
 Kenny Golladay2015 | 1,129 | |
| Davone Bess2005 | 1,124 |
Method
- Box scores start in 2004, so 2,878 careers that began earlier aren't here.