Top 10 University of Michigan wide receivers of all time
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (BVM) – The University of Michigan has featured a star-studded corps of wide receivers through the years. With respect to all of the greats, these are the Wolverines’ brightest and best.
10. Derrick Alexander, 1989-93
The 6-foot-2 Alexander secured his place in school history with a stellar U of M career. DA is No. 6 all time at Michigan with 22 TD catches. The Detroit-born wideout became a first-round pick in the 1994 NFL Draft.
9. Tai Streets, 1995-98
Streets set a new standard of excellence. He would step up as a sophomore and surpass 700 yards. The 6-foot-3 split end shined as Michigan won the 1998 Rose Bowl and finished No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll.
HBD, Tai Streets! 🎂🎁🎈
We're celebrating with the former @UMichFootball star WR's two TDs in the 1998 @rosebowlgame. pic.twitter.com/NtBgdG2Qww
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) April 20, 2021
8. Marquise Walker, 1998-01
Walker ranks second all-time in career receptions at Michigan. He is No. 9 in receiving yards and TD catches for the Wolverines. The New Yorker exploded for 86 catches and 1,143 yards his senior year. He earned first-team All-American distinction from the American Football Coaches Association for his efforts.
Marquise Walker One of the one-handed catches was a touchdown catch in the back of the end zone against the Iowa Hawkeyes football team in a 32–26 comeback from a 21–7 deficit on October 27, 2001. pic.twitter.com/SOzrxX9PZh
— Alex Carter (@Dark305Knight) October 1, 2020
7. Jason Avant, 2002-05
Avant is currently No. 4 in school history with 169 catches. He’s 10th all time in yards as well. Avant also bagged the 2005 Bo Schembechler Award as Michigan’s most valuable player.
Jason Avant – game tying 2nd OT TD
]/[ichigan vs. Michigan State 2004@j_avant81 pic.twitter.com/au1Yc1jiAx— Jonny 2 Gnar 🤙 🇺🇸🇺🇦© (@2_gnar) July 11, 2021
6. David Terrell, 1998-2000
The 2000 All-American left quite an impression at Michigan. Terrell is No. 5 in career receiving yards for the Wolverines. His run includes nine 100-yard games and an Orange Bowl MVP award.
Bears fans aren’t fond of the David Terrell pick in the 1st in ‘01. But man, there’s a reason he went so high…both of these DBs were NFL starters pic.twitter.com/bFDB74vvuD
— Mark Dulgerian (@MarkDulgerian) October 22, 2020
5. Amani Toomer, 1992-95
Toomer ranks No. 4 in school history with 2,657 yards receiving. The 6-foot-3 Toomer tallied 18 TD catches during his years in maize and blue. He logged eight games with over 100 yards at U of M.
4. Mario Manningham, 2005-07
Manningham made his mark as a freshman with the game-winning TD catch to upend No. 8 Penn State in 2005. He finished with 1,174 yards receiving his junior year, the third highest season total in Wolverines history. What’s more, he caught 27 TD passes during his college career, which is No. 4 all-time for the maize and blue.
Mario Manningham was so clutch.
That is all.#WinningWednesday x @UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/zdjHHuW2sQ
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) October 27, 2021
3. Braylon Edwards, 2001-04
Edwards shines above the rest in some key categories. He leads the Wolverines in career receptions, touchdowns and yards. In addition, he was selected as a unanimous All-American and bagged the Biletnikoff Award in 2004 — given to the nation’s top wide receiver.
Braylon Edwards [@OfficialBraylon] really was that dude for @UMichFootball
🎥: @CFB_History pic.twitter.com/Y1efYbkiX8
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) August 2, 2022
2. Desmond Howard, 1989-91
The 1991 Heisman Trophy winner is a legend in Michigan lore. He may not boast all the big numbers like his peers, but Howard was a true x factor. He’s No. 3 all time in career touchdown catches for the Wolverines.
HBD, Elvis Grbac! 🎂🎁🎈
We're celebrating with one of the best play-action fakes you'll ever see (and @DesmondHoward being Desmond Howard). 👀 pic.twitter.com/j9CKktUcdZ
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) August 13, 2022
1. Anthony Carter 1979-82
AC raised the bar for wide receiver play at U of M. Four decades after his college career ended, he still holds fifth place in catches. Plus he is second all-time both in receiving yards and TD receptions. Carter seals No. 1 with back-to-back consensus All-American honors in 1981 and 1982.
Michigan has had several legendary players throughout its storied history.
Anthony Carter became a Big Ten Champion & Michigan Football Legend with plays like this on the field.
Leaders & Best! 🏆🌹#Everyday pic.twitter.com/27juOFfTNz— Dr. Sap (@DrSap4UM) September 25, 2019
