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Houston's All-Time Receiving Greats
22 Jun
Summary
- Elmo Wright set an NCAA record for yards per catch.
- Patrick Edwards holds the record for most career receiving yards.
- Tank Dell had multiple seasons with over 1,300 receiving yards.
The University of Houston has a storied tradition of producing exceptional wide receivers, with several etching their names in college football history. Elmo Wright, a Consensus All-American in 1970 and a College Football Hall of Fame inductee, was Houston's first superstar receiver.
Wright amassed 3,347 yards and 34 touchdowns, averaging an NCAA-record 21.9 yards per catch during an era dominated by run-first offenses. His impact remains legendary.
Following Wright, Patrick Edwards became the program's all-time leader in receiving yards with 3,784 and 35 touchdowns, playing alongside quarterback Case Keenum. Edwards' contributions were pivotal to Houston's 13-1 season in 2011.
More recently, Tank Dell delivered two standout seasons, recording 1,389 yards and 12 touchdowns in his first year and 1,398 yards with 17 touchdowns in his second. He was a First-team All-American and led the nation in multiple receiving touchdowns in 11 games.
Vincent Marshall also made significant contributions, compiling 3,770 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns, and held the career receiving yards record before Edwards. Donnie Avery, known for his explosiveness and speed, added 2,144 yards and 12 touchdowns to Houston's receiving legacy.
