Most receiving yards through the first 5 seasons of a college football career, bowls included since 2004, among active players
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Jacob Cowing’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Jeremiah Smith, would need 360 a game over his next 2 seasons.
Most receiving yards through the first 5 seasons of a college football career, bowls included since 2004, among active players| # | Player and seasons | Value |
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|   Jacob Cowing2019 – 2023 | 4,477 |
|  Jeremiah Smith2024 – 20263 of 5 seasons | 3,758 |
|   Easton Messer2022 – 20262026 still being played | 3,349 |
|   Eric McAlister2022 – 20254 of 5 seasons | 3,084 |
|   Elijah Sarratt2023 – 20253 of 5 seasons | 2,978 |
|   Amare Thomas2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons | 2,771 |
|  Junior Vandeross III2022 – 20254 of 5 seasons | 2,647 |
|  Chase Roberts2022 – 20254 of 5 seasons | 2,586 |
|     Chase Sowell2022 – 20262026 still being played | 2,458 |
|   Cayden Lee2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons | 2,432 |
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Method
- Box scores start in 2004, so 2,878 careers that began earlier aren't here.
- An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.